Google and HP's innovative charger is hotter than the companies had intended. Dec. 17, 2013 — -- When Google and HP announced the Chromebook 11 in October it made a big deal about the laptop's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the worst realities Chromebook owners may eventually face is a device that won't charge anymore. Often, it's simply that the battery ...

"There is one report of a small burn to a consumer and one report of minor property damage to a pillow from an overheating charger," according to a recall report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...

If your Chromebook is not charging, there are a few different ways you may need to troubleshoot the issue.

Like any device you use regularly, you may be tempted to leave your Chromebook plugged in for extended periods. That's especially true if you use it at home, where you have an electrical outlet nearby ...

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Google and HP are now recalling all chargers that were sold with the HP Chromebook 11, following complaints that it was overheating in-use. The two companies halted all sales of the device on November ...