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ptpeter:
Hi.

       I posted a similar question in the Juke forum, but it rarely gets much traffic, so I feel like I'll get a quicker answer here. I'm looking to use a laptop in a juke, but I would prefer to not have to take the laptop out each time to start it. Is there a way where I can remotely start it so I can keep it in the juke 24/7? Thanks in advance.

Peter
SavannahLion:
You mean like a power switch?

I've got my plastic shell off my laptop right now and the power switch, despite being a SMT component, looks like it has some pretty easy solder points to tap into. On mine, it looks like (without taking the frame out) the switch is on a daughter board, so there's probably a tap point somewhere along the line.

Or are you looking for something else? Like a boot on power failure type of thing?
ptpeter:
thanks for the info.

I'm kind looking to see if I can keep my laptop together and keep the cover closed but to have the ability to remotely turn on my laptop in the cabinet.
DaveMMR:
You can always do something kind of low tech and rig up a button or something with a rod that's lined up with the laptop's power button. 
ptpeter:
true, but if the cover is closed on the laptop its kinda hard to do that. In my Inspirions case.
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