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Chromebook Troubleshooting

LAPTOP TROUBLES?

TRY THESE STEPS FIRST:

 

  • Start with basic troubleshooting steps:
  • Restart your computer
    • Click on Time and Date in lower right corne of the screen
    • Clck the down arrow beside the 'Power Button Icon'
    • Click Restart
  • Make sure your charging cord is plugged in and not damaged
  • Make sure everything is typed correctly and capitalized when needed
  • Your username is also your email address – example   
              123456789@edu.leonschools.net
  • Open Canvas from the SCMS website or from ClassLink
  • Ask a teacher for help

 

  • If you still have problems, then try the following next steps:

 

  • Reset your account on your Chromebook
    • Power off your Chromebook then turn it back on
    • Select the down arrow beside your name and click on “remove account”
    • Click “remove account” again
    • Chromebook will reset and you will be able to sign back in with your credentials

 

  • POWERWASH your Chromebook
  • Power off your Chromebook then turn it back on
  • Press and hold Ctrl +Alt + r + Shift (Think CArS)
  • In the box that appears, select Powerwash
  • Select Continue
  • Sign back in using your school credentials

 

  • What to do if your account has been blocked.  See Mrs. Hartman in the Media Center. This requires a password reset and email to the helpdesk.

 

  • If none of the above actions resolve your Chromebook issues, see Mrs. Hartman in the Media Center.
     
  • You can also:
  • Call the media center at 850.414.2660 for help
  • Email Mrs. Hartman at hartmana@leonschools.net
  • Come to the SCMS Media Center between 9am – 3:50pm any school day for tech support or to exchange broken laptops or chargers.