T60 start up with lid closed

Hello,
First let me introduce my problem: I have an external screen + mouse to work on when I'm at home. So, I do not use any input or output function of my laptop. Only the internal parts. Therefore, I actually want to put my laptop under my desk so I have more workspace.
Problem that arise when I do so is the power button. This is underneath the lid, and to turn my computer on I need to go underneath my desk. All with all not an ideal solution (that's why it's still standing on my desk so far).
I have thought of possible solutions; an so called docking station gives me an external power key but is very expensive. Rewiring the power button, or any rewiring at all is not possible for several reasons. First it will not look nice, secondly I don't want to risk destroying my laptop and finally I still have warranty.
Other option is Wake-on-Lan, but not ideal because this laptop is the first one that I need to turn on.
One thing that remains is to turn it on via USB. I know this is possible for some computers, or better said for some BIOS-systems. Do I have this possibility also for my T60 BIOS (I could not find it in the BIOS so far), or are there some other options I did not thought of?
Thanks in advance

How about mounting a mini-dock under your desk and using the power button on that to support waht you need to do?

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