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Too little humidity is a low overall risk, though it can increase the amount of static electricity. Static electricity can damage semiconductors and cause premature failure.

Too much humidity can certainly cause premature failure. Lets suppose the manufacturing process of the chips is not perfect and water can condense inside. That would shorten the life of of components and even cause chips to get hot and crack. That is how popcorn pops. There is moisture inside the kernels of corn and when combined with heat, the moisture expands and causes the popcorn kernels to explode. The same principle can apply to computer parts.

Of course, other things can happen from too much humidity. The case can rust, contacts can corrode, contacts might not form good connections, and electricity can take routes other than intended. Such things in turn can cause unexpected behavior, instability, or even complete failure.

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