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John · 11-24-2009, 06:53 PM

It's possible to damage a video card by removing if when the mobo is in standby. The computer appears to be off but it's still powered up. I think everyone has done this at some time.

11-24-2009, 06:53 PM	#32
John Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 892 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts Failed 10 Times in 6 Posts	It's possible to damage a video card by removing if when the mobo is in standby. The computer appears to be off but it's still powered up. I think everyone has done this at some time.