Will my Xbox One still work if I unplug the HDMI cable?
I need the HDMI cable for other uses but I'm currently downloading something. If I unplug it will it stop the download?
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Removing your HDMi cable does not affect the download at all. I don't even think the Xbox knows that the cable is being unplugged.
So unplugging your HDMI cable is safe. The same goes for any cable other than the internet cable or power cable.
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What happens if you unplug HDMI?
It depends on the quality of the HDMI cable, for example, if it was very difficult to connect, it could damage the port. It is also important to note that unplugging and plugging it while it is switched on a lot in short succession will kill the HDMI chip over time, in my case it took a few minutes for it to die.Is it OK to unplug Xbox One?
It won't do any harm at all unplugging it. There's no reason to do a hard reset once a week either unless you have a specific problem.What happens if you unplug Xbox One while its on?
What happens when you unplug your xbox while its on? If you unplug your Xbox while it is on, the console will turn off. Any unsaved data will be lost, and you will have to restart any games or apps that were running.Can you plug and unplug HDMI without turning off?
As long as the disconnected end of the HDMI cable isn't going to get trodden on, ridden over or dunked into water/coffee/chai latte/insert other drink here; you're fine. You don't need to turn off the PSU. HDMI cables ARE pretty robust, and worst case you can order a new cable.Xbox One Fix HDMI Port (No tools) EASY!
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The HDMI cable is merely an output to an external display which a console without an inbuilt display needs to display content.
In other words, YOU need it to see what the Xbox is doing, but the Xbox has no need of it. So if you remove the HDMI cable, the Xbox will simply stop displaying, which is not necessary to continue downloads.
As long as your internet connection is solid and you have uninterrupted power, you're golden.
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