No.
I use to pull these when they failed and kept the set from booting. It doesn't look for it like a system check but when they fail they can lock up the data line. Also some sets like Samsung have the wifi and the IR on the same module so your remote will stop working if you pull it.
Piss in the streets, lesser fine.
"Kiff come hold up the flag, and wavy it a little for God's sake"
He doesn't work and gets free healthcare.
Me Fail English? That's unpossible!