Is it possible to damage anything if my computer is off and I have the multimeter settings on the proper stuff (ohms and the range)?
Just making sure of the proper usage before I go measuring things for this vdroop mod; my friends stepdad destroyed a surge protector w/ a multimeter.
Thanks!
as far as i know, there is no danger of damaging anything on mboard by multimeter...
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Ok cool. Thanks for the quick reply!
Just make sure hte psu is unplugged from the wall. Then put the meter on the proper setting for resistance and measure away.
Originally Posted by 3oh6
Without any power running through the components, there's no risk.
With the system running, if you accidentally short-circuit anything, the chances of dead hardware are relatively high to very high depending on the accident and the involved components.
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If you short SMD capacitor - no problem.
If you short SMD resistor - possibly dead component.
Therefor always measure with hardware plugged off.
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Alright, so basic principle is:
Unplugged and PSU turned off.
Thanks everyone!
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