Pulling out CPU without turning off PSU

[jcbk1941]

I turned off my PC using Windows "Shut Down". I waited for my PC to shut off but I forgot to flip the power switch on the PSU to off when I pulled out my old CPU. When I place my new CPU in the socket, my PC turned on automatically. Did any of my 2 CPU get damaged?

 

[clarkjd]

I turned off my PC using Windows "Shut Down". I waited for my PC to shut off but I forgot to flip the power switch on the PSU to off when I pulled out my old CPU. When I place my new CPU in the socket, my PC turned on automatically. Did any of my 2 CPU get damaged?

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[Onus]

Something similar happened to me. I upgraded my R5 1600X to a R5 2600X, and the machine powered on as soon as I dropped the new CPU in. I switched off right away, of course (there was no cooler yet installed!) and fortunately after mounting the cooler and powering back on, everything was fine.
I have not yet attempted to re-use the CPU I pulled out, so I can't tell about that one.

 

[Supermuncher85]

Yeah Ryzen does that fairly often, it's still scary when it happens though. Always unplug your computer when working on parts!

 

[Onus]

Yeah, I ought to know better; not sure I've EVER done that. I normally leave it plugged in (for grounding), but turn it off at the switch, and wait for any LEDs to go out.