Is there any way to turn the notebook on without a functioning keyboard?

Valash
Valash Member Posts: 4 New User
edited December 2023 in 2020 Archives
I have accidentally spilled some beer on the keyboard yesterday. I took the notebook to a professional technician for a complete cleaning but regardless how fast i tried to eliminate the issue the keyboard is not functional anymore. There is no other damage whatsoever according to the gentleman who cleaned the notebook. I have already ordered a replacement for the broken keyboard but the delivery time is quiet long. And since the power button is located on the keyboard i have no way to turn the notebook on. So my question is: is there any way to turn it on besides the power button?
Because i have a few spare keyboards around the house which i can use in the meantime im waiting for the replacement, but i found no way to turn it on. After a bit of research tried to disconnect the cmos battery and the laptop battery from the motherboard and plug the charger in after reconnecting the battery cables but it didn't help. 
If anyone have any way to help me with this issue i would much appreciate it.

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  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
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    Valash said:
    andylb said:
    Sorry about the accident but that's life. I think you made a mistake with your model number, there is no AN515-56 but no matter. The Nitro 5 series laptops will not operate without the battery being connected so you can't shortcut that. As far as I know there is no other way to power on, sorry.
    I was browsing on the market and found keyboards which have power buttons on it, if i connect that to a usb port and try to turn it on is there a possibility that that could work?

    That is a good possibility but no guarantees, I guess if they are cheap enough it's worth a try

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  • Valash
    Valash Member Posts: 4 New User
    I forgot the mention i have a nitro 5 AN515-56-X0 notebook.
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    Sorry about the accident but that's life. I think you made a mistake with your model number, there is no AN515-56 but no matter. The Nitro 5 series laptops will not operate without the battery being connected so you can't shortcut that. As far as I know there is no other way to power on, sorry.

    Please click YES if I answered your question

    I am not an ACER employee
    Thank you and have a blessed day  B)

    ★★ ACE Pathfinder 2019★★

  • Valash
    Valash Member Posts: 4 New User
    andylb said:
    Sorry about the accident but that's life. I think you made a mistake with your model number, there is no AN515-56 but no matter. The Nitro 5 series laptops will not operate without the battery being connected so you can't shortcut that. As far as I know there is no other way to power on, sorry.
    I was browsing on the market and found keyboards which have power buttons on it, if i connect that to a usb port and try to turn it on is there a possibility that that could work?
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Valash said:
    andylb said:
    Sorry about the accident but that's life. I think you made a mistake with your model number, there is no AN515-56 but no matter. The Nitro 5 series laptops will not operate without the battery being connected so you can't shortcut that. As far as I know there is no other way to power on, sorry.
    I was browsing on the market and found keyboards which have power buttons on it, if i connect that to a usb port and try to turn it on is there a possibility that that could work?

    That is a good possibility but no guarantees, I guess if they are cheap enough it's worth a try

    Please click YES if I answered your question

    I am not an ACER employee
    Thank you and have a blessed day  B)

    ★★ ACE Pathfinder 2019★★

  • Valash
    Valash Member Posts: 4 New User
    andylb said:
    Valash said:
    andylb said:
    Sorry about the accident but that's life. I think you made a mistake with your model number, there is no AN515-56 but no matter. The Nitro 5 series laptops will not operate without the battery being connected so you can't shortcut that. As far as I know there is no other way to power on, sorry.
    I was browsing on the market and found keyboards which have power buttons on it, if i connect that to a usb port and try to turn it on is there a possibility that that could work?

    That is a good possibility but no guarantees, I guess if they are cheap enough it's worth a try
    Nice thank you very much for the fast reply and help i will try my luck tomorrow.
  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    Valash said:
    andylb said:
    Sorry about the accident but that's life. I think you made a mistake with your model number, there is no AN515-56 but no matter. The Nitro 5 series laptops will not operate without the battery being connected so you can't shortcut that. As far as I know there is no other way to power on, sorry.
    I was browsing on the market and found keyboards which have power buttons on it, if i connect that to a usb port and try to turn it on is there a possibility that that could work?

    I'll keep my fingers crossed for you =)

    Please click YES if I answered your question

    I am not an ACER employee
    Thank you and have a blessed day  B)

    ★★ ACE Pathfinder 2019★★

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,188 Trailblazer
    edited March 2020

    Access the BIOS settings interface with the F2 key, does your F2 key work? The setting will probably be located under the "Power Management" section. Look for a setting called "Power On By Keyboard" or something similar, there might be several options for this setting. You will probably be able to choose between either any key on the keyboard or only a specific key. Make the changes and then save and exit, then and after you enter your OP, activate the "On Screen Keyboard", type into the bottom of the left taskbar “Type here to search” type in "Keyboard" and use the "On Screen Keyboard" and never turn computer OFF just put it to sleep until you het your new keyboard!.


  • andylb
    andylb ACE Posts: 3,827 Pathfinder
    edited March 2020
    @StevenGen He can't turn it on to do that, if you have a way to power it up that would be a great idea mate. I think he is saying the power button doesn't work either, he may have a problem bigger than he thinks

    Please click YES if I answered your question

    I am not an ACER employee
    Thank you and have a blessed day  B)

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  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,188 Trailblazer
    andylb said:
    @StevenGen He can't turn it on to do that, if you have a way to power it up that would be a great idea mate. I think he is saying the power button doesn't work either, he may have a problem bigger than he thinks

    Yes silly me I forgot that lol but, this is a usual way of starting a computer that the power button doesn't work, do the following, as this usually works:

    1. Remove charger and battery

    2. Hold down power button for 1 minute

    3. After that put the battery in

    4. Press the power button and see if it turn on,

    5. If it still doesn’t power on then repeat steps 1 to 4 except don’t put the battery in but put the charger into the power plug and try to power your laptop on.

    6. If that doesn't work then, hold down F3, F4 and F5 simultaneously and wait for the laptop to turn on

    If all the above doesn't work then the power key on the keyboard is shorted and a new keyboard needs to be installed.


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