How can I get into the BIOS with a broken keyboard?

My laptop (an Acer Aspire 5630) has the F1, F2, and esc keys broken. I need to change the boot sequence so I can install an operating system but I can't get into the BIOS to tweak that parameter.

What can I do?

I thought about resetting the CMOS hoping that at the next boot It'll force me into bios to check wrong parameters.

Maybe also flashing a new BIOS (if it's possible from the operating system) could trigger me at the next boot to the BIOS to tweak the boot sequence parameter.

Any ideas?

Other Details

USB keyboard is not working before operating system boot
No PS/2 ports on board

Pitto

Posted 2011-05-12T09:37:57.223

Reputation: 1 766

1have you tried plugging in a usb keyboard ? – Shekhar – 2011-05-12T09:39:52.747

I'm sorry I didn't mention it: yes. Of course not working :( – Pitto – 2011-05-12T09:44:42.023

ps no ps/2 port on board – Pitto – 2011-05-12T09:44:50.323

Answers

Replace the keyboard.

$12 problem solved. Stop looking for workarounds and fix the real problem.

Bacon Bits

Posted 2011-05-12T09:37:57.223

Reputation: 6 125

you got quite a point... I'm just scared thinking about small torx screws anywhere :) – Pitto – 2011-05-12T10:09:53.857

I think he's saying that he doesn't have the USB keyboard option turned on in the BIOS so the integrated one is all he can use. – Blomkvist – 2011-05-12T10:47:51.887

1@Blomkvist - I think you're right, which is why I upvoted this answer. He HAS to replace the internal keyboard, there's really no (easy or reasonable) way around it at this point. – Shinrai – 2011-05-12T14:43:43.993