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Chromebook Help Desk

CSD Device Help Desk

Created by: Pranav V & Jeethesh M, Image by: Ava C

Students please refer to the help topics below:

  • To resolve the Access Denied error when uploading a Google doc in a Schoology assignment do the following:

    • Go to Submit Assignment > Resources > Apps > Google Drive Resource App
    • Click on the Options button
    • Click on Account Settings
    • Click on Sign in with Google
    • Click on the student's CSD account
    • Click Continue
    • The Access Denied error should be cleared and documents available.  If access is still denied try the steps again
    • Once access is restored if the document needed isn't in the list click on the link below the document list that says Add files from Google Drive.
    • Screenshot the email and send it to techteam@csdspartans.org. Do not click on anything in the email or reply to it, just delete it.
    • Hold the power button down until the Chromebook turns off. Wait about five seconds then turn it back on.

     

    • Ask your teacher to contact the Tech Team so they can reset your password
    • Solution 1: Double-Check Your Credentials. Make sure you're typing your username and password correctly. Remember that passwords are often case-sensitive.
    • Solution 2: Contact Your Teacher. If the above steps don't work, there might be a problem with your account. Your teacher will contact the Tech Team to assist you.
    • Solution: ask your teacher to contact the Tech Team, email techteam@csdspartans.org or bring your Chromebook to Mr. Mark’s office upstairs at the Upper School.
    • Solution 1: Check In-Call Settings. In the video call software, look for the microphone and camera icons. Make sure they are not muted or turned off. You might need to click on a small arrow next to them to select the correct device if you have more than one. Check to ensure the slide cover over the camera is open.
    • Solution 2: Check Your Computer's Privacy Settings. System-level privacy settings can block applications from accessing your microphone and camera.
    • Solution 1: Check internet connection:
      • ​​​​​​​Make sure that your device is connected to the internet on Wi-Fi.
    • Solution 2: Check the website URL and reload page:
      • Make sure that the website address doesn’t have any mistakes in the URL. To refresh the page, at the top left, select Reload this page Reloading Button.
    • This is safe and will happen occasionally.  Go ahead and type in your student Gmail address to allow access.
    • Confirm your charger is working
      • Check the charging light near the charging port on the Chromebook. If it is not on, try a different charger or a different outlet.

     

    • Esc-Refresh-Power
      • Plug a charger into the Chromebook
      • Press and hold the Escape, Refresh (the circular arrow at the top of the keyboard) and Power keys at the same time. Release them after a second or two
      • A recovery screen should appear(it might take a couple of minutes)
      • Press the Power button to turn the Chromebook off
      • Wait about five seconds and turn the Chromebook on

     

    • If it still doesn't turn on
      • Ask your teacher to contact the Tech Team(techteam@csdspartans.org) or bring your Chromebook to Mr. Mark’s office

     

    • If all else fails, try restarting your Chromebook, that often works.
    • If you still need assistance, start with your teacher, then they will contact the Tech Team for support when needed.