How to Powerwash or Factory Reset a Chromebook What is a Powerwash and why it's done How to Powerwash a Chromebook Alternative method to Powerwash a Chromebook What is a Powerwash? You can make your Chromebook run like new again by doing a factory reset or Powerwash. If you're having system issues like camera, audio issues, you may want to do a factory reset. # How to Powerwash a Chromebook Sign out of your Chromebook Press and hold 'CTRL' + 'ALT' + 'SHIFT' + 'r' Click Powerwash In the box that appears, select Continue to confirm Powerwash(Your Chromebook will restart momentarily) Click Get started to setup your ChromebookGo here: How to Setup & Sign in on an Enterprise Enrolled Chromebook, to learn more Follow the steps that appear on the display to setup your Chromebook and sign in using your Harlem Children's Zone or Promise Academy email address. Learn more. # How to Power Wash a Chromebook (Alternative Method) Shut down the Chromebook Plug in the AC adapter into the Chromebook Next, press and hold the 'ESC' + 'REFRESH' + 'POWER' keys to enter Recovery mode When you see message "Please insert a recovery USB or SD card" tap these keys at the same time; 'CTRL' + 'd' Press ENTER to turn off OS verification when prompted(Press ENTER key to turn on OS verification when prompted) Note: Some older Chromebook models may prompt you to press SPACEBAR, then press ENTER to turn on OS verification. Click Get started to setup your ChromebookGo here: How to Setup & Sign in on an Enterprise Enrolled Chromebook, to learn more