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[Enbakom]

Hi expertise, i have hp pc model number HP Laptop 14s-dq5013nia (6G5K8EA). my issues was my pc press button was borked! i don't find Wake on lane in this pc. What was a solution

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Enbakom 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

It seems like you're facing two challenges: a broken power button and the absence of the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) feature. 

Let me address both:

 

1. Broken Power Button:

• External Power Button Replacement: If the power button is physically damaged, you may need to replace it. You can contact HP Support or a local technician for assistance.
• Alternative Power-On Methods:
  • Some laptops can be powered on by connecting the charger. Check if this works for your model.
  • If your laptop supports it, you might be able to use the Wake-on-LAN feature (see below).

2. Wake-on-LAN (WoL) Feature:

• Check BIOS Settings:
  • Restart your laptop and press F10 (or Esc) during startup to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings.
  • Look for a "Power Management" or "Advanced" tab and check if Wake-on-LAN is listed. If it's disabled, enable it.
• Enable WoL in Windows:
  • Open Device Manager (press Win + X and select it).
  • Expand Network Adapters, right-click on your Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter, and select Properties.
  • Go to the Power Management tab and enable options like "Allow this device to wake the computer."
  • In the Advanced tab, enable "Wake on Magic Packet" or similar settings.
• Update Drivers:
  • Visit the HP Support page for your laptop and download the latest network drivers.
• Limitations:
  • If you don't see WoL options in the BIOS or Device Manager, your laptop might not support this feature. Some HP models lack WoL functionality.

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Hawks_Eye