Chromebook Care and Troubleshooting

Why should you avoid eating or drinking near your Chromebook?

• It makes the keyboard sticky and hard to type.

• Spills can cause permanent damage to the electronics.

• Food crumbs can get stuck in the keys.

• All of the above.

If your Chromebook is running very slowly, what is a simple troubleshooting step you could try first?

• Buy a new Chromebook.

• Restart the Chromebook.

• Leave it on overnight.

• Press all the keys at once.

Where is the safest place to store your Chromebook when you are not using it?

• On the floor where people can trip over it.

• On the edge of a table where it might fall.

• In a designated, secure spot, like its charger cart or your backpack.

• Under a pile of books.

Who should you contact first if you have a serious issue with your school Chromebook, like a broken screen?

• Your teacher or the school's tech support.

• Your best friend.

• Someone from another class.

• Try to fix it yourself with tools from home.

Which of these is NOT a good habit for taking care of your Chromebook's screen?

• Cleaning it gently with a soft cloth designed for electronics.

• Keeping sharp objects away from the screen.

• Closing the lid slowly and carefully.

• Pressing hard on the screen with your fingers or a pen.

Why is it important to avoid extreme heat or cold for your Chromebook?

• It can make the battery last longer.

• It makes the screen brighter.

• It can damage the internal components and battery.

• It helps the Wi-Fi connect faster.

When plugging in your Chromebook charger, what should you make sure to do?

• Force the plug into the port if it doesn't fit easily.

• Ensure the plug is inserted completely and gently.

• Leave the cord dangling where people can trip.

• Plug it into any available outlet, even if it's sparking.

What is a "Digital Citizen" responsible for when using school technology?

• Only playing games on the Chromebook.

• Letting anyone else use their Chromebook.

• Taking good care of the device and using it safely and responsibly.

• Leaving the Chromebook wherever they finish using it.

If your Chromebook isn't connecting to the Wi-Fi, what basic troubleshooting step could you try?

• Restart the Chromebook and check Wi-Fi settings.

• Throw the Chromebook against a wall.

• Call the internet provider immediately.

• Ignore the problem and use your phone instead.

Which of these actions could damage your Chromebook?

• Storing it in a safe place.

• Closing it gently after use.

• Keeping food and drinks away from it.

• Placing heavy objects on top of it.