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| Thread ID: 85726 | 2007-12-19 22:19:00 | Is it possible for a faulty or improperly used KVM switch to damage one's computer? | ssssss (2100) | Press F1 |
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| 622986 | 2007-12-19 22:19:00 | hi, I have just bought a 2nd hand 4 port KVM switch, model KYS-104. It was very cheap so am wondering if it might be faulty. Also the instructions haven't been translated into English very well. If I try using it anyway, is there any possibility that it might damage my computer? Thanks |
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| 622987 | 2007-12-20 00:19:00 | hi, I have just bought a 2nd hand 4 port KVM switch, model KYS-104. It was very cheap so am wondering if it might be faulty. Also the instructions haven't been translated into English very well. If I try using it anyway, is there any possibility that it might damage my computer? Thanks Not to sure if it will damage a PC(s) if the KVM is faulty - any KVM switches I have had , either 2 or 4 PC connections, when they have faultered, they simply refused to allow the connection to the PC concerned. Never damaged any PC's yet. They aren't actually powered by anything, only a switch to direct the signals to which ever PC is selected. |
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| 622988 | 2007-12-20 01:53:00 | They can damage the PC if the internal power circuits are shorted (and it's a PS/2 KVM rather than a USB one), but not otherwise. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 622989 | 2007-12-20 21:49:00 | hi, Thanks for the advice. I have to make up my mind about whether I want to risk it, then. |
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