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Chromebook Care

Chromebook Care and Maintenance

Chromebook Care

Protecting Your Chromebook: 

  • Chromebook should remain in the provided protective case when not in use. It should not be in a place where someone could accidentally sit or step on it. 
  • When carrying the Chromebook to and from school campus, it is expected that the device be in the provided protective case and will be placed in a backpack, bag, or other carrying case. 
  • A Chromebook in a backpack cannot bear excessive weight, so please be aware when setting your backpack down that the chromebook is on top of all books and folders. 
  • Chromebook should be kept at room temperature and should NOT be exposed to extremes of hot or cold.  Do not leave the Chromebook in an automobile or outside. 
  • Do not lean on the top of the Chromebook when it is closed or place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens or pencils, etc.)
  • Chromebook should NEVER be picked up by the lid. Students should close the chromebook before it is picked up.
  • Liquids and food should not be used/consumed in the vicinity of the Chromebook.

 

Cleaning Your Chromebook:

  • Cleaners, sprays, alcohol, ammonia or abrasives should not be on the Chromebook. 
  • Chromebook should be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth. 

 

Powering Your Chromebook:

  • Chromebooks are required to be fully charged when you arrive at school each day.
  • When charging, be sure to place the Chromebook in an area that will prevent people from tripping over the power cord. This could injure the person and/or damage the Chromebook.
  • Determine a consistent place and time to charge your Chromebook at home. 
  • Dim the screen to the lowest comfortable level to achieve maximum battery life. 
  • Turn off Bluetooth to maximize your battery life.

 

Other Important Reminders: 

  • Do not add any stickers or any other decorative items that would alter the appearance of the Chromebook or protective case from when you received it.
  • Do not tamper with school/district tags that are present on the Chromebook.
  •  Never leave the Chromebook unattended.
  • If your Chromebook is damaged or lost, immediately notify an adult.