You can disable the touchscreen on your Lenovo Chromebook using a debugging shortcut after enabling a specific flag in Chrome. Here's how:
Steps to Disable the Touchscreen
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Access the Launcher or Open a Browser Tab: Begin by pressing the Launcher Key (also known as the Everything button) or simply open a new tab in your Chrome browser.
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Search for Debugging Keyboard Shortcuts: In the address bar of the Chrome tab, type
chrome://flags
and press Enter. This will take you to the Chrome Flags page. -
Enable the Flag: Search for "Debugging keyboard shortcuts" within the Chrome Flags page. Use the search bar at the top to quickly find it. Once found, change the setting from "Default" to "Enabled".
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Restart Chrome: After enabling the flag, a prompt will appear at the bottom of the page asking you to restart Chrome. Click the "Restart" button to apply the changes.
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Use the Keyboard Shortcut: Once Chrome has restarted, press Search+Shift+T simultaneously. This key combination will toggle the touchscreen on or off.
- Pressing Search+Shift+T again will re-enable the touchscreen.
Additional Information
- To disable or enable the touchpad/trackpad, press Search+Shift+P.
By following these steps, you can easily disable the touchscreen functionality on your Lenovo Chromebook.