If the first two fixes above don’t help you get your Chromebook to read your SD card, you may need to reformat the card to get it to work.
#SCRIBUS THE OFFICIAL MANUAL UPDATE#
Remove your SD card while performing the update and then reinsert it once the update is complete to see if the files on the card can now be read. You can click on that notification and then select “Restart to Update” to perform the update in an alternate way. More likely than not, you’ll also see a notification when a new update is available. If there are any updates available, your Chromebook will find them and begin to download the newer version automatically.It will tell you what version of the operating system you’re currently running. You will see “Google Chrome OS” pop up.From the Settings window, select About Chrome OS from the bottom left-hand side of the window.Click on the time icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.Make sure the Chromebook is logged into a stable internet connection.However, if it doesn’t update for one reason or another, follow the below steps. Your Chromebook will usually check for updates automatically when you’re logged in and have an internet connection. A quick check for updates can fix this issue. Insert your SD card and see if it’s now able to be read.Īnother reason why an SD card may not be read on a Chromebook is due to software issues that can result from not having the latest updates installed on your device.Your Chromebook should now go through the regular restart process.
![scribus the official manual scribus the official manual](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/_KM0Xb1batskskPv_sEodzfLEMQ=/1908x969/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/sotts-scribus-manual-5c82da5946e0fb0001cbf4d7.jpg)
Hold down the Power button and Refresh key at the same time for at least 10 seconds.Make sure to remove the SD card from your Chromebook.The device needs to be powered down in order to perform the hardware reset. Note: it’s crucial that you actually turn the Chromebook off and not just close the lid. The steps below can often help a Chromebook read an SD card if you were experiencing issues.
![scribus the official manual scribus the official manual](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCN5u8SXkAApgvo.jpg)
That’s different than a regular reset because it fully resets more parameters on your Chromebook than simply shutting it off and starting it back up again. The first method to use when trying to get your Chromebook to read an SD card is to perform a hardware reset on the system.