Reset your Chromebook hardware

Reset your Chromebook hardware

To fix some Chromebook problems, you might need to reset your Chromebook hardware.  It will restart your Chromebook hardware (like your keyboard and touchpad).

Reset your Chromebook

For most Chromebooks, follow the steps below:

1. Turn off your Chromebook.
2. Press and hold Refresh  + tap Power . 
3. When your Chromebook starts up, release Refresh .

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