If an extra moderate load is connected to the PSU of a computer while it is running - say a 1A load to the 12V rail via a Molex connector, is there a danger of corrupting or damaging something, especially an existing HDD? Connections like USB are obviously designed to avoid this by sequencing the contacts, and possibly by software negotiation.
What about an improvised load connector, such as a Molex to barrel DC connector? I'm concerned more about the effect on the internal components of the running computer rather on the external load.
What about an improvised load connector, such as a Molex to barrel DC connector? I'm concerned more about the effect on the internal components of the running computer rather on the external load.