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PrestonLocke

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7. Is there a specific reason as to why not?

Reply to RC (Reply #6)

Tue Oct 15, 2013, 10:54 AM

Oct 2013

Sandpaper has worked countless times for me especially when cleaning with alcohol was not enough.

Saying something like "never ever" is one heck of an absolute.

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Okay...got it going [View all] SHRED Oct 2013 OP

The connections on the ram are getting old and gummed up PrestonLocke Oct 2013 #1

I had always heard use a pencil eraser. gvstn Oct 2013 #4

I don't see why a pencil eraser wouldn't work! PrestonLocke Oct 2013 #5

Never ever use sand or emery paper. RC Oct 2013 #6

Is there a specific reason as to why not? PrestonLocke Oct 2013 #7

The contacts are thin enough already. RC Oct 2013 #8

I learned this trick repairing old arcade machines PrestonLocke Oct 2013 #11

It's about risk. Iterate Oct 2013 #10

"Remove power from the PC. Reseat the memory boards..." PoliticAverse Oct 2013 #2

I didn't listen very well SHRED Oct 2013 #3

Good! Iterate Oct 2013 #9