Disconnect a case fan whilst computer is powered on?

[Parsley]

Simple question, can you do this?

I am not about to try this but I am curious (and I haven't tried it for obvious reasons ).

I have to power everything down to remove my computers side panel as the cable isn't very long and only just reaches the motherboard header that it is connected to, hence why the question popped into my head.

 

[Parsley]

Cheers, I didn't think it would cause an issue but better I ask and find out it is safe rather than attempt it and have something throw a hissy fit. Better safe than sorry eh?

 

[Parsley]

I pulled the molex out of a HDD once lol and one of the HDD's caught fire so i wouldn't suggest it pal

Tried it and it was fine, as many folk said above.

A molex is a different connection and goes directly to the PSU, the fan header on the motherboard carries far less power and unlike the molex isn't a straight connection to the power supply.

Cheers for the replies above .