Solved how to start up laptop when the lid is close?

neizod

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my laptop, HP dv2, have a power button on its right side, not over the keyboard like any other model.
so, i think i can turn on windows by sliding the power button anytime - even the lid is closed.
but it is not like that. i can turn on windows when i open the lid only.

i connect my laptop to TV (as dock, via HDMI port) to work and see movies at home.
now, i change the power setting to do nothing when i closing the lid.
its work out, but i still mess up when i thought that i need to open a lid, turn on, and close the lid again!
i think it should be an easy way to solve this problem.

so i want to know is there any way to turn on windows when the lid is closed?
thank you ^^
 

My Computer

There is likely a small hibernate button that is activacted when the lid is closed.

However, where I work, we use docking stations for many of the laptops. Having the laptop on one of those is the only way I know of to startup the computer with the lid closed.

There are also a USB keyboard and a monitor hooked up to it as well as the docking station.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire X1700
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    3 gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1 gig GeForce 210
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Vizio 21" tv
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 resolution
    Hard Drives
    1 terabyte sata in 1 partition
    Cooling
    fans that came with it
    Keyboard
    basic USB
    Mouse
    basic USB
    Internet Speed
    3 megabits on a cable modem, wired
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