[SOLVED] Can a PSU 24-cable pin be damage?

[alex79788]

I tried to verify my PSU was working with the trick to use a paperclip between green cable pin and a black cable pin. But, I don't know if doing this can damage a pin.

 

[Barty1884]

The paperclip 'test' only confirms it'll power on, not that it can adequately power anything.

Yes, any cable *can* be damaged, but what you're describing is not going to damage anything, no.