Does unplugging a system while it's running physically damage components?

[BigPawz]

Hi there guys, another sort of noobish question from me.

Do any components or parts within a computer (or any electronic device for that matter, such as a gaming console) undertake shock damage or surges when they are unplugged while running? I'm just a little concerned because I've had this happen to every computer and video gaming console I own, and I guess I'm paranoid I did some long term damage to the sensitive chips or components within the system. If anyone could give me some insight on how or if unplugging a system while on can cause physical damage, it'd be much appreciated.

Thanks so much ^^

 

[Thomas van Velzen]

Only if you do it a lot.

 

[BigPawz]

Only if you do it a lot.

I see. So doing it once or twice won't damage the components or chips in any permanent way then? Or shorten their lifespan for that matter?

 

[Thomas van Velzen]

Only if you do it a lot.

I see. So doing it once or twice won't damage the components or chips in any permanent way then? Or shorten their lifespan for that matter?

No, once or twice won't damage it..

 

[Yoann Teodosieff]

Only if you do it a lot.

I see. So doing it once or twice won't damage the components or chips in any permanent way then? Or shorten their lifespan for that matter?

No, once or twice won't damage it..

Thomas, i answered on your thread for your "first PC" so you simply dont know what will damage the components or not. There is a risk of damaging it if you are gaming or so and on very high temps and etc. and for example takes the CPU cooler off, it will damage it. But if you take off a unneeded cables ( i havent done it yet ) i am pretty sure that it wont damage anything. But dont do it since it simply doesnt make sence.

 

[Thomas van Velzen]

Only if you do it a lot.

I see. So doing it once or twice won't damage the components or chips in any permanent way then? Or shorten their lifespan for that matter?

No, once or twice won't damage it..

Thomas, i answered on your thread for your "first PC" so you simply dont know what will damage the components or not. There is a risk of damaging it if you are gaming or so and on very high temps and etc. and for example takes the CPU cooler off, it will damage it. But if you take off a unneeded cables ( i havent done it yet ) i am pretty sure that it wont damage anything. But dont do it since it simply doesnt make sence.

Wow, did you just said what i said? Good job. Also, you just want to get chosen as the answer don't you. *EDIT* And I Already have a PC dumbass.