1. Turn off your Chromebook by pressing one of the power buttons, or by clicking into the menu in the bottom right corner and selecting the power icon. 

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2. Press and hold down the "refresh" button (which is located just above the 3 and 4 keys) and tap the power button.

3. Release the refresh button when you see your Chromebook starting back up.