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RC

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8. The contacts are thin enough already.

Tue Oct 15, 2013, 11:09 AM

Oct 2013

Sanding them makes the contacts that much thinner and so reduces the contact pressure in the sockets.

Usually the problem is oxidation caused by the dirt pulled into the computer. Often just re-seating the memory is enough.
Many people place their computers on the floor, which is a bad place for a computer, because of the dust and dirt stirred up just by walking around in the vicinity. The moisture in the air can combine with the dirt and causes corrosion of the contacts.

I used to be IT for an office. The computers set on the floor seem to have more problems than those up on the work surface. And for sure had more dirt when I had to open them.

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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