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How can I start up my computer without using a power button? I think I have a broken power button (not completely sure, but pretty sure) and I want to know how to make it start up without using a power button. It is an ultrabook, and therefore it is not easy to take apart, attach wires to certain places in the motherboard, etc without special tools. I have already tried using a USB keyboard with a special 'power' button on it, but it didn't work. I do not have a PS/2 keyboard with that function. Are there any other ways to do it?
How To Start Toshiba Laptop Without Power Button
I have a warranty and could get it fixed, but I would rather get it working otherwise as it is more convenient than sending it in. Also, it is Lenovo Thinkpad Twist and I cannot remove the power button. Depending on the exact specs of your computer you MAY be able to switch it on through an Ethernet cable using Wake-On-Lan functionality triggered from another computer or device on the same LAN.
) I wish my HP Folio had that feature! Other then that or opening the drive you probably can't. I doubt a power button on a keyboard would work for you - I suspect its only designed to work from certain partial sleep states - If the computer is powered down, there is no power to the USB port or monitoring it, so no ability to receive the trigger.A few machines have an 'alternative' power button to boot directly into a special setup mode. You might be able to get some traction if you have one of these buttons. You should advise if thats the case.