Cannot boot to TWRP or any image on Xperia Z1 Compact - Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I have been trying to flash a custom ROM on my Z1C, but I can't even get to any recovery screen. My power button does not work so I can't use the Power + Volume combo to get to recovery. I can get into both Fastboot and Flashmode. I have tried multiple different versions of TWRP but when I try to boot, the phone gets stuck on either the Sony logo, or on a blank screen. I have tried using both fastboot boot twrp.img, and flashing the image, both with the same results. From Flashmode, I can restore the original firmware with Emma and the device works perfectly. Any advice on how I can boot into recovery?
Thanks in advance

You can download an app from the playstore where you can boot into recovery. Or use developer settings and advanced reboot.

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68691560&postcount=56
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Device needs to be detected to use SP flash tool. As i mentioned it is in loop automatically switching On and Off in recovery.
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Power down phone.
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