RAM slot won't pop up.

RAM's been removed to be replaced. Problem is that the slots now won't flip up 30 degrees for new RAM modules, are stuck in place, in their horizontal position. Any ideas?
Many thanks for any tips!

The slots are not supposed to pop up or tilt; they should stay put. The RAM module in the slot should tilt up when the tabs on both sides of it are pulled back to release it. A new module should be inserted into the slot at the same angle, roughly 30°, then pressed down flat to lock it in place.

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DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 RAM slots won't work

Good evening,
I bought an Z77A-G43 board, together with an i5 3570K and 2x4GB ADATA-1600 RAM. When I first started my new system, it didn't boot. The fans start spinning, than the system shuts down after a few seconds, without showing anything on the screen nor beeping. I figured this only occurs when DIMM 3 or DIMM 4 are used. (For Dual-Channel I have to use them.) What I tried to resolve the issue:
- Reseated CPU
- Disconnected all peripherals (HDD, ..)
- Successfully flashed the BIOS to version 2.8
The board recognized my RAM as 1333 and 1.65v, while it is labeled as 1600 with 1.5v. I tried:
- Manually trying all combinations (1600+1.65v, 1600+1.5v, ..)
- Activating "Extreme Memory Performance", which now detects my RAM properly on "auto" (1600+1.5v)
All this did not change the fact that my system doesn't boot when using the third or fourth RAM slot. (Which are shown in BIOS as first and second by the way, if that is to any relevance.)
Is there anything I can still try? Or do I have to send the board back? :(

Remove CPU and check the MB CPU socket for bent/damaged pins (good lighting and magnifying glass is needed). That is primary cause of problems with slots 3 & 4 RAM on s1155 MBs. Memory controller is in CPU and there have been some people that have had bent pins in the socket being the problem. Usually they can be straightened out with not much trouble.
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Edit: I see xmad posted just as I was getting my pictures for my reply.

Second RAM slot bad?

Troubling issue with my 24" iMac (late 2008, 3GHz, nVidia 8800).
With both RAM slots loaded, it crashes randomly in the first 15 minutes after boot. Sometimes this is a freeze, others the black "You must restart your computer" message. Regardless, after shutting down, it won't reboot successfully until the RAM has been re-seated (it'll stall at the plain gray screen, before the spinner or the Apple logo show up). Once re-seated, sometimes 2-3 times, it'll decide to boot again, only to suffer the same fate.
Brought it down to the minimum configuration - only the first slot filled. Works fine, rock-solid, runs for weeks without issue. Swap that same stick to the second slot, and we're back to crashing and needing to re-seat the RAM to get it rebooted. I've tried both 1GB sticks that came with the iMac, as well as a couple of 2GB sticks from Crucial - the behavior is the same regardless of the stick(s) being used. (All sticks are known to be good).
I've currently got one of the 2GB sticks in, been running for about a month without issue, but I'd really like to get the machine up to 4GB, so it's about time to get this fixed.
Aside from the testing I've done above, is there anything else I should do prior to setting up a time to drop it off at the local Apple Store for warranty service (still under the 1-year warranty, haven't bought Applecare yet, but planning on it)? Any other tests I should run or documentation I can provide to save both my and the tech's time?

So, it's been a month. Figured I should post an update on how things turned out.
Repaired permissions, backed up to an external drive, booted from it to be sure, and repaired permissions again.
Shut down, removed the backup drive, and decided to give it one more try before calling up the store. Performed the same procedure I've done so many times:
Unplugged the power cable. Let sit for 20 seconds (resets SMC).
Popped out the single 2GB stick from the left slot, seated it in the right slot. Seated the second 2GB stick in the left slot.
Plugged the power cable in.
Booted. Reset PRAM. Came up OK, did not log in. Shut down.
Booted again. Reset PRAM again. Came up OK again. Logged in this time.
From this point on, everything has worked flawlessly, across multiple reboots, for a few weeks now. I've run several memory tests, each of which has passed with flying colors.
I'm not sure exactly what the difference is this time around, but I'm certainly not complaining.

K7N420 Pro -- RAM issues -- won't boot/crashes

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CPU: AMD Athlon XP 1900+
Motherboard Model: K7N420 Pro
Memory: (Varying, this is the problem, explained in post: but to begin with the system had 2 modules of 256MB PC2100 266mHz. Brand name unknown, some generic manufacturer. For reference's sake, the motherboard has THREE memory slots)
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce2 Integrated GPU, GeForce2 Integrated GPU, 32MB
Hard Drive: Western Digital 80GB
Other cards: None that I know of
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Version 2002 Service Pack 2
Power Source: Addtronics 300w (3.3v/18a, 5v/30a, 12v/9a)
Okay, so obviously we've got an old, old beast here.... But she's served me well, and I'd like to get a little more out of her. So here's the ongoing (very long, I'm sorry) saga:
The computer started doing crashing on me some time ago; lots of Blue Screens of Death, no error messages that gave me anything reliable to use for diagnostic purposes. Eventually it just wouldn't even manage to boot, each time would give me a BSOD. I opened the case up, checked for anything obviously visually wrong (blown capacitors etc), did a good thorough aircan dusting, popped out the two 256MB chips (let us call them Chip and Dale), and popped them back in.
This did indeed have a result- now we didn't even make it to the BSOD! All I got was a repeated ominous beeping and nothing coming onto the monitor at all. I then tried to put in only one chip at a time. Results: Chip works in slots #1 and #2, but not #3; Dale works not at all. (By "works" I mean the computer boots normally and runs normally, for at least an hour, the most I've tested it. Runs SLOW, of course, at 256MB, but runs. By "not works" I mean we get nothing on-screen, and the repeated ominous beeping.)
I presumed I had bad memory on my hands with Dale and that I needed new memory anyways, so I headed to Fry's and picked up two sticks of Patriot 512MB PC2100 DDR 266mHz-- the same specs as the old memory, excepting that it is 512MB instead of the 256. (According to Crucial.com, my motherboard's slots should each be able to support 512MB.) Let's call the Patriot 512 chips Bill and Ted.
Results with the new memory: Neither will work in slot #3. Logic dictates slot #3 is bad. Bill will work in slot #1 or slot #2. Ted will work only in slot #1. The computer will NOT boot if both Bill and Ted are occupying slots. (It also won't boot if Chip is occupying a slot and either Bill or Ted are in another slot.)
(Doesn't this sound like like one of those old logic problems where you have to sort out who owns which house?)
So the best I can get out of her right now is to stick Bill or Ted into slot #1 and proceed with the same 512MB that Chip and Dale used to give me back when they cooperated. However, new wrinkle: neither Bill nor Ted will get along with the computer for anything more than about a half-hour-- then, the computer crashes, tries to auto-reboot, and starts doing Black Screen and Ominous Beeping again. The RAM has to be popped out and put back in before it will boot normally.
*deep breath* I know that was long, thanks to anybody who read this far. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be causing these problems and/or how to fix it? I've reached the end of all the knowledge I can put to work on this problem.
If I haven't been clear on anything, please let me know, I'll try to answer.

Hello,
Are you 100% sure that slot 3 is clean/dust free?
Memtest is a program that writes patterns to the memory.
The program then tries to recall the pattern(data) stored in the memory location.
If the memory is faulty the pattern(data) may have altered (goes corrupt) and the program will report an error.
Use just 1 stick at a time in slot 1.
Patriot Bill, let memtest run for say 3 hours.
If everything is ok you will not see any errors on the screen.
Then turn off and remove patriot Bill.
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Run memtest again for 3 hours.
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Where do i find the second ram slot on a t43 thinkpad

i believe ram might be my issue causing my t43 to freeze moving the mouse pointer with the track pointer helps get things working i bought a new 1gb ram and installed it in the ram port since then i have been able to run sluggish applications more smoothly but after a while of using these applications up to an hour the t43 freezes using the track point put some life back in to the machine (enough to close the application) when i dont have anything running except the internet it runs fine i believe the t43 has some sort of second ram slot since in the system it now shows as 1.5gb of ram and not 1gb
should the t43 have a second ram slot how easy is it to get at i don't want to accidentally break something

Welcome to the forum!
The second RAM slot is under the keyboard. Check the HMM for removal instructions:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-58791
Hope this helps.
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How to fix a malfunctioning RAM slot?

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Upgrade Early 2008 from 10.5.8, to ? PLUS a broken RAM slot

I have a Early 2008 white MacBook, 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo.
As I understand it, if I want to upgrade to 10.7, I need to first purchase a 10.6 DVD, correct?
Is a multi license DVD available? I have 2 machines running 10.5.8, the MacBook and an iMac.
Also, the MacBook has been dropped, and now only 1 of the 2 RAM slots works. (I think the Logic Board is damaged)
It looks like it could normally support 6GB (4+2), but since I can only use 1 slot, can I use a single 4GB, or just a 2? (It currently only has 1GB)
I realize I should probably just buy a newer machine, but honestly this one does all I need. The only reason I am even updating the OS is because Firefox will no longer work, and some other similar things that are software related.
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With the Snow Leopard OS X 10.6 retail DVD, the license is usually for one computer at a time to be using the installed system. However as soon as each computer is upgraded to 10.6.8 and running adequately, any computers fated to access the App Store or Mac App Store for OS X upgrade to 10.7.5, would no longer be running Snow Leopard 10.6; so the license would be open for another upgrade at least to 10.6.8.
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Have you looked into the iFixit manuals to see the effort involved (if they show it) behind getting to the logic board? Some aspects of repair can lead to more damages than the cure was meant to fix.
Hopefully it will work OK.
Good luck & happy computing!

What gives? Lower RAM slot Fail!

I recently had an unrelated problem with my 15 G4 1.67 powerbook and noticed the lower ram slot failed.
I then found out I missed apple's extended repair program by a few weeks! What are my options here?
Will it hurt to just run the top slot without a ram chip in the bottom? Does apple still do these repairs?
is it going to be a 800 dollar logic board replacement... ughh

First, the cheapest solution is to run with a 1GB memory strip in the working slot. There have not been issues with that slot failing, like the lower slot, and it won't hurt your system to run that way.
Next, you can find vendors on the internet that claim to repair the lower slot. You can scan the discussions for a recommended vendor (as well as there's at least one you probably want to avoid).
Next you can replace the logic board. In the US, your Apple dealer can send your system to an Apple depot, where the minimum charge is around $350 to set your system basically to it's as delivered condition. If the case is dented and has to be replaced, the price goes up. We recently had to do this when the charging circuit of our logic board failed, and they also replaced the old battery too, as part of the service. An ~$800 quote to replace a logic board is if it's done in the store itself.
If you're handy with the inside of a computer, you can buy a board and replace it yourself. However, the cost is equal to or higher than using the Apple depot repair service.

Faulty RAM slot?

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My questions: is removing a faulty RAM slot feasible? Can the faulty slot be fixed under warranty?
Thanks for your help .

How did this work out? I've just been told that my MBP I bought October 20th, 2010 has bad RAM slots.
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This machine is less than 14 months old. Used sparingly. I don't understand how this could be.
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Ram slots on a G-5

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http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=13240047#13240047
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RAM slot failure on a Equium P300-16T

Hi, Ive got a RAM slot failure on a Equium p300-16T. I have tested both RAM modules and there in perfect working order. RAM slot 1 works and laptop boots successfully but as soon as RAM module inputed into RAM slot 2 no boot.
My frustration comes from when i began a warranty repair on Friday night through the website and it refused to accept it stating that the server had timed out. Unfortunately this timing out seem to happen every time i went to finish the warranty claim. And to my dismay my Serial number is no longer available on the website due to the warranty running out today (2nd of August).
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Kind Regards
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What size RAM are you installing?
The system is capable of 2GB Max in total, so if you are installing RAM above 2GB, booting will/may fail.
You may be able to install a 2GB Module in Slot A, but it will probably be unstable and cause intermittent BSOD's. Or not boot at all. (not recommended)
I believe your laptop has the Santa Rosa chipset, which requires RAM in at least Slot A.
If you install RAM in Slot B only, it wont boot.
So basically to get the most out of the system, you should have a 1GB Module in each slot, which is how it comes from the factory if the specs found in google are correct.

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MacBook Pro mid 2012 15" - one RAM slot gone bad

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Has anyone ever had the issue with not working RAM slot? My MacBook Pro mid 2012 (non-retina) suddenly froze and after restart was beeping three times every few seconds. I found out that the beeping signals bad RAM. Bought new chips, and the problem still exists. My mac can now run on one slot with 4GB RAM.
I did check the placement of the chips in the slots, i also checked one slot at a time, and one of them has gone broken.
Any ideas on how to make it run again? or if it is possible to replace the slots?
Brgds
Marek
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The Apple-accepted cure for a dead RAM slot is a new logic board. Unless you ahve AppleCare, that will be an expensive fix.
An Apple service option is the "depot repair." Instead of working on your computer in the Apple Store, they send it to a centralized refurbishment facility where they fix anything they find wrong (except for cosmetic damage and damage from abuse like dropping) for a flat fee of a little over US$300. That is between 30 and 40 percent of the parts and labor charges if Apple installs a new board in an Apple Store. Sometimes they will install an new battery at the depot without increasing the flat fee.
The downside is that it takes about a week; for that level of cost savings, I could do without my computer for a week.
So take it to Apple and ask about a depot repair.
A low-tech and low-cost option is to expand on what you are doing now--using one slot. Although the official RAM limit on your model is 8GB RAM (two 4GB models), your model can actually handle a total of 16GB (two 8GB modules. You can ignore the dead slot and put an 8GB module in the good slot. My 2012 MBP has 8GB RAM and is completely happy running Mavericks.
Be sure to ONLY get the RAM from an Mac-savvy vendor. For over a decade I've bought all our Mac RAM from one supplier. This is their page for an 8GB module for your MBP model:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/1600DDR3S8GB/
I would also trust Crucial on this one. For a change they recognize that your model can use more RAM than stated in Apple's outdated specs:
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Apple/macbook-pro-%2813-inc h-and-15-inch%2C-mid-2012%29

Help with ram slots on MSI P7N SLI PLATINUM

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MSI P7N SLI PLATINUM (MS-7380)
bios version: 1.3v
Q6600 quard core 2.66GHz
Zotac modded 9800GTX+ amped version
2x2 Gb DDR2 800MHz Kingston
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Its been almost 1 & 1/2 years since i bought this rig, and from first month itself i have been having problem with the ram. The problem is not with the sticks, its with the ram slots. There are different things that happen. Sometimes when i boot my system:
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3) It will load windows, then crash after sometime.
4) If i run any memory diagnostic, it will give errors.
At these times, i take out my 2 ram sticks, tinker with them, place them in different combination of ram slots, try push them in, in a certain way, keep trying until it yields and it boots up again ( generally a process of 1/2 an hr to an hr). After this my system will work fine ( no errors on any memory diagnostic) and boot properly for a week or 2, maybe even a month, but then again the same problem happens. I know for sure that there is no problem with my dimms (have checked them in other system and they work fine), its something to do with ram slots, or memory bus-controller structure.
Recently the problem happened again, though my tinkering didn't help. My system only boots up if i place any of the ram sticks in the 3rd slot (the 1st orange one). It wont work for any other slot and neither will it work if i place both of the sticks together. I have tried resetting my bios as well cmos settings, but it has not helped. My mb is still in warranty, but if i give it for repair, it will be gone for a good month or so, which doesn't go well with me. If someone has any suggestions, or a way out, it will be highly appreciated. Please help!

Quote from: nellinil on 10-July-10, 10:27:51
yes the psu has a single +12v rail with 21A rating, but somehow i don't feel the problem is because of it. When my system successfully boots, it works properly. I can play or work on high performance softwares for any number of hours without fail, which ought not to happen if the psu is bad.
Hmm, you are ignoring the possibility that your PSU is "flaky" (that's a technical term)!!!! You've never had any gizmo where "sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't work"?
If you don't want to buy a new PSU then at least beg-borrow-steal another one and see if your symptoms change.

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