Your Chromebook isn't powering on. Check the battery level, charging port, and any error messages.
Your Chromebook isn't powering on. Check the battery level, charging port, and any error messages.
It was always active. Just in standby mode. In any case, you need something to finish the circuit so it can turn on. Without using the power button, you're locked out. I don't know how to assist you there. You should have replaced the broken keyboard a long time ago.
I connected it and it powered on, but typing through my external keyboard results in a completely black screen.
It wasn't me; I would switch it on, and it would be capable of turning it back on.
Ultimately, you'll need to determine the best course of action. The outcome will be the same—replacing the broken part.
It functions as a power switch and has previously operated correctly.