

Tinkerer
Laptop is fully functional, but since some time ago i've noticed that the power button is no longer functioning properly. It can still forcefully shutdown the machine, but it does not react to short presses (hibernation (or sleep) as i previously set it). However, when i check (online, multiple sites) the key presses, its functioning and acts as a left click?!?! (It does not act as a left click when i try and hover over files, and then press it...nothing happens).
Any ideas?
Hello!!
I understand that you have Power button issue. From the description, it seems to be Hardware issue. If you believe your computer is under Warranty, I recommend you to contact Acer Technical Support in your region and look for repair options.
Regards,
Balatekie
Try this procedure.
Thank you for Your rapid reply, unfortunately the instructions that you gave me weren't fruitful. I did exactly as instructed to no avail. Heres a screenshot of how it looks like when I press the power button against virtual keyboard. Just acts as a left click.
Are you using the English KB layout as instructed?
Yes, I've tried that too (I use two layouts), still no effect.
Open Device Manager. Without manually expanding any folders, do you see any red or yellow device driver warnings?
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Nope, none of those. All drivers present and functioning.
Nope, none of those. All drivers present and functioning.
Has this problem started recently, after updating the bios or windows?
Kind of, I reinstalled Windows, did everything properly, but then I noticed problem persisted. It might be an update reason, but I can't be sure.
Unfortunately, about the only way to rule in or rule out a powerbutton, keyboard or ribbon cable hardware issue without disassembling the machine, is a full erase everything factory reset. Personal files should be backed up.
Thanks for your reply. I think I can live with that for now, so I'll just leave it as is.
That's probably what I would also do if it remains fully functional.