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[Alien] Does the xenomorph die when it cuts the power?

There a lots of instances of the aliens cutting the power; how does that work? Do the bite/slash the cables? Melt them with acid spit? Do they destroy the generators? Are they are risk for electrocution? Is it a calculated decision; would a lone xenomorph take the risk in injuring itself by cutting the power?
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I do believe that usually it is a group of drones that disconnect the power, usually by killing one of the drones and using it's acidic blood to melt the cables. This has been documented several times, a group of drones stuck in a locked room will escape by killing one of the group and using it's blood to eat a hole in the wall.

If the Hive Queen wants the power cut, she will sacrifice a drone to get it done.

This kills the drone.

I highly doubt a lone xenomorph have the intellect to try and cut power, AFAIK Queens have genius level IQ, while drones are on a level similar to dogs.