I disconnected a running HD and CDROM before but can u do it with PCI card, or will it lock up
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You shouldn't disconnect anything in side the case when the box is on.
A little thing called electricity.
Not to mention it could seriously fuck up the mother board.....Comment
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but will the computer lock up if u do?
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If you're lucky, that's all that will happen. Most likely, something will fry (and maybe yourself, depending on what you're touching).Originally posted by riosluts
but will the computer lock up if u do?
IOW, NEVER EVER disconnect or connect anything while the power is on. PERIOD. It's a very very bad idea.Comment
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yeah thats what i though. But i had a bad mobo once and sometimes the harddrive wouldnt detect, so I would have to connect and disconnect it to get it to register.
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disconnect/reconnect the power??
the IDE cable, i could see possibly but still dangerous - screwing with a PCI card while the machine is on will most likely fry your motherboard and possibly your CPU/RAM/HD at the same time.Comment
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no what i meant was I disconnected the power cable between the Power Supply and the Hard Drive. Not the whole power supplyOriginally posted by Magg
disconnect/reconnect the power??
the IDE cable, i could see possibly but still dangerous - screwing with a PCI card while the machine is on will most likely fry your motherboard and possibly your CPU/RAM/HD at the same time.
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thats what i was thinking about as well, doing it at the PS is not that dangerous/harmful... but doing it at the component level could send a charge back and burn everything connected to it.Comment
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yeah. I remember once I was cleaning my PS because there was way too much dust in there and I got ZAPPED by power.Originally posted by Magg
thats what i was thinking about as well, doing it at the PS is not that dangerous/harmful... but doing it at the component level could send a charge back and burn everything connected to it.
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Don't know about taking it out, but sticking it back in will definately fry something.Originally posted by riosluts
no what i meant was I disconnected the power cable between the Power Supply and the Hard Drive. Not the whole power supplyComment
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how fucking stupid are you, really? you can't _really_ be this stupid, can you?Originally posted by riosluts
yeah. I remember once I was cleaning my PS because there was way too much dust in there and I got ZAPPED by power.Comment
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the computer was shut down when i did thatOriginally posted by toddler
how fucking stupid are you, really? you can't _really_ be this stupid, can you?
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....how hard is it just to turn the machine off?Comment
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Your thread title suggests you were asking if you can pull a PCI card out of it's slot on the mother board while it's running.
Dont do that.
If your cdrom and/or harddrive controller is that flaky, then maybe your problem is related to the seating of the PCI card. But turn the shit off and wait a minute before you yank it out. Blow the dust out, and reseat it, lol.
You've read it, you can't unread it.Comment
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The capicitators can still shock you even if the computers been off for days.Originally posted by riosluts
the computer was shut down when i did that
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dont do it, just turn the pc off, why would you want to do it anyway?Comment
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Can't believe somebody would have to ask this question. Its like saying: "Should I plug the toaster in to make toast"SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60. Let me repeat... A 120 x 60 button and no more that 3 lines of DEFAULT SIZE AND COLOR text.Comment
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Originally posted by riosluts
I disconnected a running HD and CDROM before but can u do it with PCI card, or will it lock upNow I'm steppin' into the Twilight Zone
This is a madhouse
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Pry that shit out with a screwdriver buddyAdult Comics Club - Updated Bi-Daily. 60% Recurring Payouts. Exclusive Comic Content.Comment
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you can protect yourself by dipping your hands in a saline solution first.Originally posted by riosluts
I disconnected a running HD and CDROM before but can u do it with PCI card, or will it lock upComment
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