Can't get into BIOS

StigM
StigM Member Posts: 4 New User
edited November 2023 in 2019 Archives
I have an approx 6 year old Travelmate P653M with windows 10 installed. I am trying to get into BIOS to change boot order, but F2 key is not responding (or any other key - have tried them all) . Have also tried with external keypad. I'm neihter able to choose boot from in windoes advanced recovery. Does anyone hav an idea what to do?

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  • StigM
    StigM Member Posts: 4 New User
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    JackE; I have put in the version 2.15 (BIOS - UEFI for Windows 8 (Not for Upgrades) ) from ACER product support site.
    egydiocoelho; Yes, I tried that as well witout success. The Firmware upgrade was the solution for me this time :-).

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  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,328 Trailblazer
    If none of the keyboard keys work, then its ribbon cable connector probably came loose from the mainboard. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • StigM
    StigM Member Posts: 4 New User
    JackE; all keys works fine, but not to get into Bios (quicly hit F2 (or others) when start up laptop)
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,328 Trailblazer
    OK. Good. Shut the machine completely off. Then turn it back on and ***IMMEDIATELY*** start tapping/mashing the F2 key. Don't wait for anything like a logo or backlight to appear on the screen or it'll already be too late. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • StigM
    StigM Member Posts: 4 New User
    Hi, have tried tapping as soon as power-button is hitted, but won't.
    I am downloading new firm ware now - will trie to update that.
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,328 Trailblazer
    Do you recall what BIOS firmware version is in there now? Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • Also, have you tried to unplug the notebook from the socket, unplug the lithium battery and then press the power button for 30 seconds?
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  • StigM
    StigM Member Posts: 4 New User
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    JackE; I have put in the version 2.15 (BIOS - UEFI for Windows 8 (Not for Upgrades) ) from ACER product support site.
    egydiocoelho; Yes, I tried that as well witout success. The Firmware upgrade was the solution for me this time :-).
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,328 Trailblazer
    Congrats on your success. Thanks for letting us know your solution. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ