


The whole process, from shutdown to logon screen should take less than 15 seconds. Then press the power button again to turn it back on. To completely turn off your Chromebook, make sure it is on and then hold the power button down until the screen goes completely black. Typically closing the lid just puts the Chromebook to sleep which helps with battery life. Rebooting or shutting down your Chromebook is not the same as closing the Chromebook lid. This holds true for using Zoom on a Chromebook too. One reason it has stood the test of time is because it often works to resolve the issue. Have you tried turning it off and back on again? Asked another way, have you rebooted your device? It’s in every troubleshooting manual. It’s been the number one question asked by the tech support field since the beginning of time. So let’s take a look at some best practices for using Zoom on a Chromebook. Even if all teachers were using Windows laptops, students would still be using Chromebooks. These tips are useful for both teachers and students, but I geared them more towards teachers since they often have more control of their Chromebook than students. As you’ll learn, your “Zoom issues” may have nothing to do with Zoom or your Chromebook at all.

While it’s true Zoom can sometimes overwhelm your Chromebook, there are several things you can do to improve your Zoom experience. I’ve heard from some teachers that Zoom does not work well on Chromebooks.
