Power On MacBook Pro from Apple Keyboard

I use my MacBook Pro closed and connected to an Apple 23" Display placed on top of the MacBook Pro on a stand and with an Apple Slim Keyboard + Mouse. Is there a way to turn on the computer without having to move to display to open the MacBook Pro to access the start up button?
Thanks,
Francesco Tonelli

No. The USB bus is not powered when the MBP is off, so there's no way to use that to turn on the computer. Instead, don't shut it down, just put it to sleep - then, a keypress on the external keyboard will wake the MBP. There's no need to shut down - personally, I never do, just let it sleep. I only reboot when required to by a Software Update.

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