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How to Force Restart the Device on Chromebook

Follow these simple steps to force restart the device on your Chromebook. Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds.
2
The Chromebook will shut down.
3
Wait a few seconds, then press the Power button to turn it back on.

Helpful Tip

If the keyboard and trackpad are unresponsive, the power button is your best option. You will not lose saved files.

Try on a Different Device

Same task, different device. Pick yours below:

📱iPhone 16 / 16 Plus 📱iPhone 15 / 14 📱iPhone SE 📲iPad / iPad Air 📱Samsung Galaxy S25 / S24 📱Samsung Galaxy A16 / A36 📱Google Pixel 9 / 8 📱Motorola Moto G / Edge 🤖Android Phone (Any)🍎iPhone (Any)💻Windows Computer 🖥️Mac / MacBook 📲Samsung Galaxy Tab 🔥Amazon Fire Tablet

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