Can I use the power button on my 9 in 1 Acer dock to switch my Acer 5 on and off

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Maurice4352
Maurice4352 Member Posts: 2 New User
edited July 30 in Aspire Laptops

Can I use the power button on my 9 in 1 Acer dock to switch my Acer 5 on and off

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  • systweak
    systweak Member Posts: 24 Troubleshooter

    No, the power button on your 9-in-1 Acer dock typically doesn't support turning your Acer 5 laptop on or off; it's mainly for docking functions.

  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 18,348 Trailblazer
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/727548/can-i-use-the-power-button-on-my-9-in-1-acer-dock-to-switch-my-acer-5-on-and-off

    Hi systweak,
    Unfortunately, Acer laptops don’t currently support remote power-on or shutdown via dock. Unlike some desktop setups, the BIOS doesn’t include a ‘Wake on Power’ or ‘Restore on AC Power Loss’ option. The dock’s power button is more of a pass-through for accessories—it won’t trigger the laptop itself.

  • Axxo
    Axxo Member, Ally Posts: 2,186

    No, the power button on a 9-in-1 Acer dock typically cannot be used to turn an Acer 5 laptop on or off. The dock's power button is primarily for controlling the dock's power state and not for controlling the laptop's power. Acer laptops generally don't support remote power-on or shutdown via a dock.Here's why:
    Docking Functionality:
    The dock's power button is designed to manage the power supply to the dock itself and connected devices, not the laptop.
    Lack of Remote Power-On Support:
    Acer laptops typically lack the necessary BIOS settings (like "Wake on Power" or "Restore on AC Power Loss") to enable remote power-on through a dock, says the Acer Community.
    USB-C Dock Limitations:
    While USB-C docks can provide power and data transfer, they generally don't have the capability to control the laptop's power state.
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