Power button not working

[Kkenh]

HP laptop power button not responding. Any way to power on if button not working?

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @Kkenh,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

If your HP laptop's power button is not responding, there are a few alternative methods you can try to power it on, depending on the model and available features:

1. Use the Lid Open Sensor (if supported)

Some HP laptops automatically power on when you open the lid:

• Close the lid completely.
• Wait 10 seconds.
• Open the lid and see if the laptop powers on.

2. Use the Keyboard (Wake-on-Keyboard)

If enabled in BIOS:

• Plug in the charger.
• Press Enter, Spacebar, or Ctrl + Esc to try waking the laptop.

Note: This only works if the feature was enabled in BIOS before the power button failed.

3. Use an External Keyboard (USB)

• Connect a USB keyboard.
• Press Enter or the Power key (if available) to try waking the laptop.

4. Use the Charger Plug-In Trick

• Unplug the charger.
• Hold down any key (like Esc or F2).
• While holding the key, plug in the charger.
• This sometimes triggers a power-on event.

5. Perform a Hard Reset

This can sometimes revive a non-responsive power button:

1. Unplug the charger.
2. Remove the battery (if removable).
3. Press and hold the power button for 30 seconds.
4. Reconnect the battery and charger.
5. Try powering on again.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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VikramTheGreat

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