I accidentally plugged a USB-C cable into my PC's front panel while my headphones were also connected there. When I did this, the headphones cut out, but everything else, including my keyboard and mouse in the back, continued to work fine. The PC didn't reboot, and after I unplugged the USB-C cable, the front panel returned to normal functionality. I've heard stories of systems shutting down as a safety measure; should I worry about any damage?
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It's pretty common for USB-C devices to get plugged in somewhere they shouldn't, and generally, it's not a big deal. Can you clarify what type of USB-C cable it was? If it was just a standard data cable, there shouldn't be any problem. Modern USB ports have built-in safeguards to manage these situations, so your computer likely protected itself just fine.
Just a heads up, it was a regular data cable, nothing charging. I'm glad to hear it shouldn't be a big deal!