How To Restart Chromebook

Step - 1

Find the Power key on the keyboard, most likely in the upper-right corner.

Step - 2

Press and hold the Power key for about two seconds until the screen goes dark.

Step - 3

Press the Power key again to boot up the Chromebook.

Restart to Update a Chromebook

Step - 1

Click the notification panel to display the quick settings menu in the lower-right corner of the screen.

Step - 2

If an update is available and downloaded, you'll see a button that says Restart to Update. Select this button.

Step - 3

Wait for the Chromebook to shut down and power back up.

How to Hard Reset a Chromebook

Step - 1

Press and hold the Power key until the Chromebook shuts down.

Step - 2

Locate the Refresh key. It looks like a circular arrow and should appear in the top row of the device's keyboard, next to the back and forward arrow keys.

Step - 3

Simultaneously press and hold the Refresh key and Power button. When the Chromebook starts, release the Refresh key.