24 pin shorting

[brave617]

hello, i just had to replace my motherboard and i noticed my psu 24 pin is shorting, am i safe to keep using my computer or can this damage it in any way? i was using my computer and it shut off and would not restart so i jiggled the 24 pin and it came back on, so to test i barely touched it and it instantly turned off and on, so i am pretty sure the cable has a short. if it happens while i'm using my computer can it damage it?

[da na]

Welcome to the forums!

Yes, that can definitely damage it... I recommend purchasing a new power supply if that's the issue.

[--SID--]

What make and model motherboard and PSU?

[brave617]

1 hour ago, --SID-- said:

What make and model motherboard and PSU?

corsair cx550m, its brand new (just rma'd), im 99% sure its the power supply because it happened on the old mobo, old mobo was dead but it would still start, and if i moved the 24 pin it would power on in some spots. motherboard is mpg z390 gaming plus