Posted November 29, 2023 I have a Chromebook I got in ~2020 for my birthday (wish I got a Windows one instead) from my great aunt and a couple of months ago I realized that it was really slow when it was plugged in and being used. I have installed ChromeOS dev mode and I am on the dev channel so I can hopefully one day install Linux on it (I still need to find the write protect screw). How could I fix the issue of it being slow? And even better how can I install Linux (Ubuntu) on it and find the location of the WP screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 29, 2023 Only when it's plugged in? I've seen this on workstation laptops before when the laptop and charger can't communicate with each other properly. (The laptop assumes it has the smallest charger plugged in, so it slows itself down to stay within its capacity.) Is your charger USB-C, or does it have a barrel plug with an extra pin in the middle? I sold my soul for ProSupport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 30, 2023 Author On 11/28/2023 at 6:30 PM, Needfuldoer said: Only when it's plugged in? I've seen this on workstation laptops before when the laptop and charger can't communicate with each other properly. (The laptop assumes it has the smallest charger plugged in, so it slows itself down to stay within its capacity.) Is your charger USB-C, or does it have a barrel plug with an extra pin in the middle? It uses a USB-C charger thats off brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Copper Shortsword said: It uses a USB-C charger thats off brand How many watts is it good for? Is it a full-featured USB PD charger? I sold my soul for ProSupport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 1, 2023 Author 14 minutes ago, Needfuldoer said: How many watts is it good for? Is it a full-featured USB PD charger? 45 watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Posted December 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, Copper Shortsword said: 45 watts That should be fine for a basic laptop. Do you have a different charger you can try? I sold my soul for ProSupport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 1, 2023 Author 12 hours ago, Needfuldoer said: That should be fine for a basic laptop. Do you have a different charger you can try? My sister has a charger that came with hers (we have the same Chromebook model, but hers is blue). It doesn't slow down her Chromebook when she plugs it in tho. I have used hers before and it has the same issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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