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5 easy tips for taking care of your Chromebook

1. Always close your Chromebook before you carry it

When you’re in a hurry, you might be tempted to grab your Chromebook by the monitor as you carry it to another room. This is a bad idea because putting too much pressure on the screen can damage it, and if your Chromebook falls while it’s open, it could break. 

Make sure there is nothing (i.e. stylus) on your keyboard before you close it! 

2. Carry it with two hands, and don’t run with it

If you carry your Chromebook with one hand, it can easily slip out of your grasp — and fall to the floor with a cringe-inducing crash. You don’t want to have to explain that to your school’s IT director. (Your parents don’t want to explain that, either.)

3. Keep food and sticky fingers away from your Chromebook

While snacks are great fuel for homework, they’re not good for your Chromebook. If you’re munching while you study, keep a napkin close at hand. And if you’re eating something sticky, don’t touch your keyboard until you’ve washed your hands thoroughly — and dried them. Your Chromebook — and your future self — will thank you.

4. Make sure your bag has enough space — and nothing sharp — before storing your Chromebook

Avoid scratching the outside surface of your Chromebook by checking your bag before you stash your device. Also be careful to keep dust, food, slime or other substances from getting into the USB port, headphone jack, and power port on the sides of your device.

The best way to keep your Chromebook safe is to store it in a zip-up case that fits it snugly. If you put your Chromebook in its case before sliding it into your backpack — with who knows what hiding down there — it’ll stay a lot safer.

5. Turn off your Chromebook for several hours at least once a week

Just like you, your Chromebook works hard all day and needs time to rest. To turn it off, press the power button at the top right and click Shut Down. You can also turn it off by simply holding the power button for 3 seconds. And anytime you’re taking a break during the day, make sure to close your Chromebook, which puts it in sleep mode and saves energy. It will wake up feeling refreshed and ready for more after the nap.

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