Many Chromebook users noticed the LED near the power cord connector sometimes blinks white. Even more confusing is that the battery light flashes white even when the power cord is not plugged in. Restarting the laptop and using a different power adapter doesn’t solve the issue. Without further ado, let’s explore what’s causing your Chromebook’s battery light to blink white.
Chromebook Battery LED Is Flashing White
Battery Is in Shipping Mode
When you use a Chromebook laptop for the first time, you should see a white LED near the power connector blinking continuously. Rest assured, this is intended behavior. Your machine is still in Shipping Mode.
Shut down your laptop, keep the power cable connected and wait for 40 minutes. The idea is to charge your battery enough to exit Shipping Mode. Restart your laptop and check if the white LED is still flashing.
Your Battery Is Down to 1 Percent
If your battery is dangerously low and doesn’t have enough charge to start the computer, the LED battery will flash white. This usually happens when the battery is in a deep discharge state. Deep discharges usually occur when the battery is left unused for months on end.
Plug the power cable into the connector and wait for 30 minutes for the battery to charge. Then unplug the cable and turn on your computer. Check if the battery light is still flashing. Feel free to re-connect the power cable to charge the battery.
Remove the Battery
If the issue persists, shut your Chromebook down and charge it for one hour. Then disconnect the power cable, and remove the battery. Wait for 30 seconds, re-insert the battery and turn on your laptop. Check the results.
If the battery LED is still flashing white, this may indicate your battery is faulty. You may need to replace it. But first, check your battery health stats just to be sure.
- Press the Ctrl, Alt, and T keys to open Crosh.
- Then type battery_test 1 and hit Enter.
- Check the results to confirm your battery is actually charging.
- Check the health stats as well. If the battery health goes under 80 percent, get a new one.
Conclusion
If your Chromebook battery light is flashing white, this can mean one of two things: either the battery is in Shipping Mode or in a deep discharge state. Either way, there’s not enough battery charge to power your laptop. Connect the power cable, wait for 30 to 45 minutes for the battery to charge, and then turn on your Chromebook.
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Lucy ILIFFE says
Lenovo Chromebook no longer switches on easily.
It is charging and has a solid green light on next to the charging cable.
The power button (on RH side) is flashing white.
I have unplugged the usb for the wireless mouse.
Pressing refresh and power at the same time does nothing.
Pressing one then the other does nothing.
What can I do please?
Thank you in advance for any help anyone can give.
Glenn Hoyt says
Our HP-14 G7s (and G6) chromebooks do this quite often. I have a bunch that do this. The only fix I can find is to “Reset Battery”: Plug in the chromebook. Remove the bottom to gain access to the battery. Unplug the battery cable from the MOBO. Unplug then re-plug in the power (brick) cord from the chromebook. Now the chromebook white light should be flashing faster than before. Now plug the battery back into the MOBO and if it doesn’t start on its own, power up manually. Then snap it all back together. Not a permanent fix, but it works for me now. I’m sure the problem is the batteries, but until we get some spare batteries it is only a guess. I have had the same chromebook back in front of me 2 and 3 times (I put a sticky on the battery so I know next time when or if it has been reset previously) I haven’t seen anything from HP about this issue yet…
Kara says
My hp 2000 died in the middle of trying to fix automatic repair loop and never powered back on. When I plug it in to power cord the battery indicator light flashes white but won’t power on or do anything at all.
Annette blair says
My chrome book quit showing the battery status and now when I plug it in the white light flashes. Tried the cross and it is saying error, dump power status and no battery found?????
Kxng Shane says
HP Chromebook 14 blank screen, flashing white light without charger, and full orange light when the charger is plug in… read all the post and comments not thing work.
Nicole says
My daughter’s Chromebook is blinking white and is fully charged. I’m not sure if I should just ignore it since it is charged and working. I was just wondering why it’s still blinking.
Chas says
Information helpful thus far. My Chromebook is a Lenovo. This happened before. At that time I used an electronics cleaner spray to get machine to charge. I wonder if the plating on the charger plug or the female socket in the in the Chromebook is of poor quality. Machine stored in excellent dry environment. Has anyone else had this problem.
Kera says
Asus chromebook have solid white light, but not turning on
Chris catlin says
No Took battery out still flashes white screen blinks on and off blue for 2 to 3 seconds and then does it again after five seconds 2 to 3 seconds of blue
Sonia Spotts says
Guess my chrome book battery is done, what can I do now? I had this one for a long time without using it, When I finally need it , it charged just fine and work ok for a little while , is that why the battery is almost dead?