Easiest way to power on a laptop without opening lid?

DJ Fusion · 11th February 2008, 11:21 AM

Hey guys I've got a Dell XPS 1530 and I'm using it with a Logitech BT keyboard/mouse combo but I can't seem to find anyway to turn the PC on from the keyboard, and I want to set it up in a place where it will be closed, and mostly used with an external monitor.

Is there any app I can use to power the laptop on from the keyboard, or something I can buy like one of those USB remote starters or something?

Alper · 11th February 2008, 11:27 AM

just buy a docking station for it mate

itll save you from having to unplug everything when you go on the move

PhuckNut · 11th February 2008, 11:45 AM

You might run into a similar thing as I did, whereby the PC won't POST with the lid closed.

On my Acer notebook, if i say initialized a reboot with closed the lid, it would powerdown properly, hit the POST screen, and then power off. This used to shit me to no end, when using external keyboard/monitor, and I set off a reboot, and went to get another coffee.

Even if you hit the power button with the lid switch closed, it would power on, get partway through the POST and power off again.

I couldn't find any way around that short of breaking the lid switch.

DJ Fusion · 11th February 2008, 12:38 PM

Ta guys, I'll check if there's a model specific port rep for the 1530 otherwise I guess I'll have to go generic? Wish there was a cheaper option though.

Dezza Bot · 12th February 2008, 9:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PhuckNut

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Same problem with my Panasonic T5. Power 'slide' button on the front, but it won't fire up unless the lid is open. What I'd like to do is fire it up while I'm walking to where I was going to use it, so it'd be up and running right away. Presumably it done so it won't fire up accidently when it's in a bag and such.

11th February 2008, 11:21 AM	#1
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,970	Easiest way to power on a laptop without opening lid? Hey guys I've got a Dell XPS 1530 and I'm using it with a Logitech BT keyboard/mouse combo but I can't seem to find anyway to turn the PC on from the keyboard, and I want to set it up in a place where it will be closed, and mostly used with an external monitor. Is there any app I can use to power the laptop on from the keyboard, or something I can buy like one of those USB remote starters or something?

11th February 2008, 11:45 AM	#3
PhuckNut Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern Adelaide Posts: 511	You might run into a similar thing as I did, whereby the PC won't POST with the lid closed. On my Acer notebook, if i say initialized a reboot with closed the lid, it would powerdown properly, hit the POST screen, and then power off. This used to shit me to no end, when using external keyboard/monitor, and I set off a reboot, and went to get another coffee. Even if you hit the power button with the lid switch closed, it would power on, get partway through the POST and power off again. I couldn't find any way around that short of breaking the lid switch.

11th February 2008, 12:38 PM	#4
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,970	Ta guys, I'll check if there's a model specific port rep for the 1530 otherwise I guess I'll have to go generic? Wish there was a cheaper option though.