I was in the process of swapping out my motherboard when I accidentally forgot to turn off the power supply unit (PSU). While I was clamping down the CPU, my PC powered on briefly. I quickly switched it off, but I'm a bit anxious about whether this could have caused any damage. It's been running fine since then, so I'm mainly looking for reassurance here. Should I be worried?
5 Answers
Honestly, forgetting to switch it off is one thing, but you should really be unplugging it too. It’s just safer that way.
Wait, you swapped the motherboard while it was plugged in? How did that even happen?
I plugged everything in after securing the motherboard to the case, trying to tidy up cables. Did the CPU installation last.
Yeah, I thought the same! I mean, it's risky, but sometimes things just happen, right?
If it's still working, then it's all good! Don’t stress too much about it.
Honestly, if it works after that scare, you’re likely okay. Just keep an eye on it.
If your PC is running fine now, chances are you didn't damage anything. Just remember to be a bit more careful next time!
Absolutely! Whenever I work on my PC, I turn off the PSU and unplug everything. People often take unnecessary risks by just switching it off.