Diagnostic and troubleshooting
This section covers the diagnostics tool and troubleshooting information for field service technicians.
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Basic troubleshooting
This page contains all the information for Dell basic troubleshooting
NOTE:
Refer to
for the online troubleshooter.
NOTE:
the Chromebook, also known as Powerwash, can be attempted before
the Chromebook.
Recovering the Chromebook is the last resort.
Power issues
Table 8. Power issue
Power issues
Issue
Possible solutions
Chromebook would not Power On
If the Chromebook will not turn on, follow these steps:
1
Remove all external devices.
a
If the Chromebook starts, reconnect devices one at a
time while restarting the computer to figure out which
device is causing the problem. You are done.
b
If the Chromebook still does not start or exhibits the
same problem, do not reconnect anything, and continue
troubleshooting.
2
The battery life might be too low. Plug the Chromebook into
the AC adapter and let it charge for at least an hour and try
turning it on again.
NOTE:
When a new Chromebook is used for the
first time, the battery is still in shipping mode. To
resolve this issue, turn off the Chromebook and plug
in the AC adapter and turn on the Chromebook
again.
3
Depending on the Chromebook you have, you may see a
power indicator light close to the charging port. If you have let
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Diagnostic and troubleshooting
Summary of Contents for Chromebook 5190
Page 1: ...Chromebook 5190 Owners Manual Regulatory Model P28T Regulatory Type P28T001 ...
Page 11: ...c Lift the base cover away from the system Removing and installing components 11 ...
Page 16: ...d Lift the speaker away from the system 16 Removing and installing components ...
Page 30: ...f Turn the system 30 Removing and installing components ...
Page 36: ...d Lift the display panel away from the display assembly 36 Removing and installing components ...
Page 78: ...2 Click Settings as highlighted from the screenshot below 78 Diagnostic and troubleshooting ...
Page 79: ...3 Click Show advanced settings to expand the menu Diagnostic and troubleshooting 79 ...
Page 80: ...4 Click the Powerwash button 80 Diagnostic and troubleshooting ...