Southern California school districts are warning parents about a new TikTok challenge urging students to damage their school-issued Chromebooks.
The viral trend dubbed the “Chromebook Challenge” encourages intentionally tampering with charging ports, batteries or even inserting objects like pencil lead into the device ports or electrical outlets.
“Participating in this challenge is extremely hazardous. It can cause Chromebooks to overheat, catch fire, or, in some cases, explode, posing serious risks of injury and property damage,” the Oxnard School District stated in a post on Instagram Monday evening…