If your chromebook is frozen and would not turn off, unplug your computer from it’s power source and allow the battery to drain. Wait three hours to give the CPU time to cool down before reconnecting the charger and turning on your device.
Whenever your Chromebook is frozen, please try to fix the issue first by just refreshing it. How to refresh a Chromebook? If refresh didn’t work, you should check whether there’s any removable devices connected to your Chromebook. If a window appears to show you the error messages, like Chrome OS is missing or damaged, when your Chromebook is frozen, you should follow the advice Force Shut Down Chromebook. However, some people said their Chromebook frozen won’t turn off. What’s the next step? Turn off the Chromebook by pressing Power.
This begs the inquiry “Why does my Chromebook freeze up?”
Typically, Chromebooks freeze, lock up, or stop responding for reasons that include: 1 A program that is currently running. 2 A device that’s plugged into the Chromebook. 4 Internal hardware problems with the Chromebook.
Another common question is “How do I fix a frozen screen on Chrome OS?”.
Close some apps. If your screen is frozen yet you can still control the mouse cursor, press the shift and escape keys on your keyboard simultaneously to bring up the chrome OS task manager. Scan the list of currently running apps and web pages.
How to fix a broken Chromebook?
[Solution] Fix a Broken Chromebook 1 Remove any USB drives, headphones, or other external devices. Eliminating them from the mix can help you determine where the problem lies. 2 Check error messages. 3 Bring up the Chrome OS Task Manager and close some apps. 4 Perform a hard reboot. 5 Drain the battery. 6 Perform a hard reset.
So, what to do if your Chromebook wont turn on?
Drain the battery. If your Chromebook is frozen and won’t turn off, unplug your computer from its power source and allow the battery to drain. Wait three hours to give the CPU time to cool down before reconnecting the charger and turning on your device.
How do I unlock a locked Chromebook?
Perform a hard reboot to unlock the Chromebook. Follow these steps to perform a hard reboot: Turn off the computer. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all USB devices and media cards. Disconnect the AC power adapter and remove the battery.
If your Chromebook doesn’t boot up at all, perform a hard reset by holding down Refresh + Power for about five seconds. The Refresh key looks like a circular arrow and is typically located at the top of the keyboard. Some Chromebooks have refresh buttons that look different.