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How to Turn On/Off your Chromebook

Your Chromebook has a magnetic trip sensor within the cover which turns on the device, or brings the device out of sleep mode when the lid is opened.
 

A Dell Chromebook laptop displaying the Google Chrome logo on a white background.

 

  1. If your Chromebook doesn’t turn on after several seconds then you can hold down the Power key A rectangular power button with a stylized power symbol. for a few seconds until the LCD flashes on.
  2. If step one fails, you will need to simply close the lid, plug in the Chromebook, and reopen the lid (sometimes you will have to hold down the Power key for a few seconds).
    1. The device’s screen will flash quickly and then you will see the Chrome loading-screen. Leave your device plugged in so it can fully charge!

The battery life on your Chromebook depends on the amount of use you put it through.

If NONE of these troubleshooting steps work, submit a help desk ticket.