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Samsung Chromebook Series 3: How can I reset a managed chrome book back to factory

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:55:34 -0700

Hello, I purchased a chrome book off of ebay with a cracked screen , after replacing the screen and booting the device i found that it was a managed device ive tried several ways of rebooting , power wash even reinstalling the operating system with no avail ..

Any tricks to return it to factory ??

⟐ Commented April 22, 2025 at 4:55 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Is it possible to replace the screen?

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:59:46 -0700

My chromebook screen is broken, it's got a massive black spot (1" across) and the screen is covered in random lines. I can only assume it took a hit but the case is undamaged. Any idea if it would be possible to replace, and if so where I could get the replacement screen?

⟐ Commented October 09, 2019 at 5:59 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Mouse pad buttons not popping back up after clicked

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:08:29 -0700

I help out at the school computer lab and we have about 70 chrome books. I would say at least ten of them are suffering from this problem. To describe the problem in further detail when you click the left or the right button on the track pad the buttons dont pop back up and there is no click it just sags down when you click it and sags back up once you have let go

⟐ Commented January 28, 2023 at 14:08 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Can RAM be upgraded?

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:28:00 -0700

Can RAM be upgraded in this Chromebook? The module listed in the specs is 2GB DDR3L RAM. This is readily available in 4GB and 8GB kits. The Chromebook gets sluggish over time and this would be a great help

⟐ Commented October 06, 2025 at 21:28 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: How do I fix my keyboard?

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:30:49 -0700

i turned on my keyboard the other day all of the sudden it stop working. What do i do?

⟐ Answered June 30, 2015 at 4:30 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Remove or replace the HD of Samsung XE303C12

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:10:41 -0700

I need to remove a hard drive on a Samsung XE303C12 notebook. I followed the steps for the teardown, but don't see a hard drive.

⟐ Answer accepted August 05, 2024 at 9:10 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: My sound isn't working on my Chromebook HELP! Samsung Series 3 XE303C1

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:08:21 -0700

Help! Please I need sound

⟐ Answer edited February 14, 2019 at 20:08 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Green pixels on Chromebook screen when tilted at certain angles?

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:07:50 -0700

Every time I push back and pull forward my Chromebook screen, most of the previously black pixels turn green. It takes a lot of time to find the right angle where the image returns to normal. Is there a DIY way to fix this?

⟐ Commented January 11, 2023 at 13:07 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Chrome os missing or damaged

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:31:37 -0700

Sir,

I have tried to download and created new usb with chrome recovery but as soon as it boots with usb the screen goes blank and stuck. I tried to got to recovery option then pressed ctrl+D then again it goes to “chrome os missing or damaged”.

The error code when simple pressing tab key “ 0X05 tpm read only”

After recovery buttons pressed it shows “ 0X02 recovery button pressed”

But in both the scenario screen goes to “chrome os missing or damaged”

Also opened whole laptop back removed battery replugged it but still the same.

Please help!!!

⟐ Commented July 05, 2020 at 12:31 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Laptop will not stay started

Tue, 10 May 2016 03:11:26 -0700

When I hit the power button it stays on for about 3 or 4 seconds then goes right back out.

⟐ Answered May 10, 2016 at 3:11 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Chromebook managed by school and was thrown out. How to remove.

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:12:40 -0700

So a bunch of these Samsung Chromebooks were thrown out of my school cuz they were too old and won’t update anymore. But they are still managed by the school. Any way to remove that remotely? Or do I have to contact the school?

⟐ Answered February 17, 2025 at 9:12 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Can I replace chrome os to windows 10

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:11:14 -0700

can i get know faster

⟐ Answer edited June 03, 2023 at 8:11 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: How can I do a hard reset that will put it back to like new

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:14:36 -0700

How do I do a hard reset to make it like new

⟐ Answer edited October 29, 2024 at 22:14 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: What can I do do fix my chrome book?

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:48:11 -0700

I dropped my Chrome Book and now when I turn it on half the screen is white and the other is black. If I bend the screen, a little bit of the home screen will show. It also had colored lines, large black spots, and a white line across the screen. Is there anyway to fix it? My screen lookes like this.

⟐ Answer deleted November 15, 2021 at 10:48 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: How do I replace the power jack?

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 04:58:46 -0700

The power jack in my chromebook model XE303C12-AO1US is totally busted. I can't find a tutorial anywhere. Can you help?

⟐ Commented October 07, 2016 at 4:58 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Burnt chip in Samsung chromebook

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:26:56 -0700

In my samsung chromebook I took apart (to fix), I have a burnt chip, but I can’t figure out what it is. Can anyone help? (Its the large white chip on the side of the main board with the processor)

⟐ Commented November 23, 2020 at 0:26 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: What do I do with a broken bezel on my chrome book

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:01:19 -0700

So the bezel around my chromebook cracked in one corner and it just got worse from that. The hinge on the left for the screen is detached and it's only worse if I try to open or close it. What should I do? The warranty doesn't cover this either so it's kind of difficult to get it repaired.

⟐ Answer edited February 17, 2026 at 12:01 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: Remove the Write Protect Screw

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:34:46 -0700

I would like to Remove the Write Protect Screw

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: cmos battery should it be there

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:33:07 -0700

im fixing a Samsung Chromebook XE303C12 for a buddy bad motherboard so i get it apart and i notice there is no cmos battery is this correct ? should it be that way.

⟐ Answered June 02, 2023 at 19:33 MST

Samsung Chromebook Series 3: How can I fix a hardware issue of wifi connection?

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 04:36:43 -0700

Chromebook cant hold a signal stronger than 25% unless right next to a router, and even then it will not go higher than 50%

Only device afftected, always the same regardless of networks or routers.

Been told its likely a hardware issue but I cant find a way to actually fix it. Ive seen how to take apart the chromebook but have nevet seen any replacement parts for components that deal with wifi.

Added screenshots but theres already a few helpful answers

⟐ Commented March 02, 2017 at 4:36 MST