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Insert a paperclip into the reset hole located to the back left on the underside of the unit.

Power the ChromeBook/ChromeBox off and flip it over with the hinges facing away.

Hint: If your ChromeBook/ChromeBox is already displaying the "Chrome OS is missing or damaged" screen, skip step 1. Readying a ChromeBook/ChromeBox For Recovery After the recovery process is completed, you’ll be guided through the initial setup again. However, the actual Google Accounts and any data synced to these accounts won't be affected by the recovery process. Owner privileges for your primary account will also be reset. Warning: All account information and data stored on your Chrome device, such as photos, downloaded files, and saved networks, will be deleted. If you have any problems with the tool on your computer, you will need to contact Google for assistance here. Note: The Recovery tool is created and managed by Google.

There will be notes at the bottom of this article describing how to re-format your USB drive for common use again.

The USB Drive will also need to be reformatted after you perform the recovery. Make sure to backup any data you have on your flash drive as the recovery process will overwrite it. Continue recovering your Chromebook by following the steps above.Important: You will need a 4GB or larger flash drive and access to a Windows, Linux, or Mac computer with administrative rights to perform the recovery.

Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery media.

Run the script with root privileges with the following command: $ sudo bash linux_recovery.sh.

Change the script permissions to allow execution with the following command: $ sudo chmod 755 linux_recovery.sh.

On the Linux computer, download the Recovery Tool here:.

When you see a message saying that your recovery media is ready, remove the USB flash drive or SD card from the computer.

In the dropdown menu, choose the USB flash drive or SD card you inserted.

Insert your USB flash drive or SD card into the computer.

To find this number, look at the bottom of the error message on your Chromebook screen.

Click Select a model from a list, or type in the model number of the Chromebook you want to recover.

Open Chrome and Install the recovery app.

If you are prompted to allow changes, click Yes.

Continue following the Chromebook Recovery Utility on-screen instructions.

Click Select a model from a list, then select Acer and then your specific product.

After the utility is prepared, insert a 4 GB or larger USB flash drive or SD card into your computer.

Click the new App Launcher that was added to your taskbar.

Locate the Chromebook Recovery Utility, then click Free to the right.

In the search bar located to the top left, type chromebook recovery.

With the Chrome browser installed, please follow the steps below: To create a recovery drive in Windows, you will need to install the Google Chrome web browser.