Dont be surprised if you notice your Chromebook is not charging anymore.
The same happened with mine.
So without further delay, lets dive in.
Charging issues can also occur due to bugs or glitches in ChromeOS.
But its mostly related to hardware.
Not to mention, such grounds can also lead toChromebook not turning onproblem.
The charger and the cable that comes with the machine are designed to deliver that specific amount of power.
Many third-party vendors use low-powered chargers that dont usually have enough juice to charge up certain Chromebooks.
Not to mention, some cables have different power delivery rates that might not match your unit.
No bluff; mine, as well as many other Chromebook users, faced this same issue.
Check the charging port for any kind of physical damage or oxidation.
Do the same for the charging pins of the adapter and cable.
Use another charging cable to see whether the laptop charges or not.
To be sure, check the batterys health and charging status by using thecroshcommand.
you could either bang out the command orcopy and paste it on Chromebook.
Remember that your Chromebook needs to be turned on to do this test.
Youll be able to see the batterys health and discharge rate in the dialogue box.
First, shut down the Chromebook.
Then press and holdEsc+Refreshsimultaneously.
Now, press and release the power button while holding down theEsc+Refreshbutton.
This should put the Chromebook into recovery mode.
exit the lid and properly plug in the adapter to the power outlet.
This should effectively start charging the machine if the battery and the charging cable/adapter are not faulty.
To clear this jam, you should trigger the diagnostics test to check for any hardware issues.
Heres how to run diagnostics on Chromebook:
Now, wait till the diagnostics test is complete.
The gear will notify you in case it detects any hardware errors.
FAQs
How to launch the AC adapter charge verification on Chromebook?
Chromebook users can initiate the AC adapter charge verification by pressingCtrl+Alt+Tto fire up the Chrome OS terminal.
Then typebattery_test 1in the dialogue box and pressEnter.
Youll see the battery charging and health status.
Why wont my Chromebook charge light come on?
The charging light on your Chromebook wont turn on if the charging adapter or cable has become faulty.
The power IC on the motherboard can also cause such an issue when it becomes defective.
Conclusion
Thats all for today.
Despite a few technical issues, a Chromebook is still a solid budget-friendly rig for simple tasks.
Anyway, I hope this write-up has helped you resolve any charging-related issues on your Chromebook.
Which method has worked for you?
Have a nice day!
