You can make your Chromebook run like new again by doing a factory reset. A factory reset erases all the information on your Chromebook's hard drive, including all the files in the Downloads folder.
Before you Powerwash a student's Chromebook, make sure they do not need anything in the Downloads folder.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**

Only teachers and SDIRC district employees should Powerwash a Chromebook.

STUDENTS SHOULD NOT PERFORM THIS TASK!

How to Powerwash A Chromebook

Chromebook should be signed out.
At the same time, press
Click Restart. **NOTE** If the device has recently been restarted, it may skip this step. Go directly to step 4.
Once the Chromebook restarts, the reset page will come up again. Click Powerwash.
It will confirm that you want to Powerwash the device. Click Continue.
This screen will appear. Just give it a moment:

Click Get started.
Click guestwireless. **NOTE** It is very important to click guestwireless and no other network.
It will go through several steps.

When finished, click Done.

This Chromebook is now Powerwashed and ready for student use.