Fix a memory module

no_1_dave · 1 May 2012 at 21:27

managed to win another 6GB Patriot Viper to go with my existing Patriot Viper to give me 12GB. Problem is one of the new (used) sticks isn't working. Tried it on its own and PC wont boot. Could it be something obvious that might bring it back or is it gone completely meaning I have to now arrange a return?

Please note: I have tried everything to do with making it work whist in the PC. Nothing.

Surveyor · 2 May 2012 at 13:32

I can't see how there's anything you can do to fix faulty RAM.

I assume you've tried a working stick in the same slot as the "faulty" stick to rule out a problem with the motherboard?

no_1_dave · 2 May 2012 at 21:32

Surveyor said:
I can't see how there's anything you can do to fix faulty RAM.

I assume you've tried a working stick in the same slot as the "faulty" stick to rule out a problem with the motherboard?

Yea.
I have 6 sticks now. 5 work in slot 1. 1 doesnt work in slot 1 and Pc wont boot.
When all sticks are in 1 doesnt show up

Was just wondering if hitting it, ovening it, stamping on it etc might work? :cool:

Surveyor · 2 May 2012 at 22:33

no_1_dave said:
Was just wondering if hitting it, ovening it, stamping on it etc might work?

You could try any of those.

When they don't work though it might make returning the RAM difficult.

horrorwood · 2 May 2012 at 23:36

You can flash the SPD on it with the SPD from a working stick. I highly doubt this would fix it though.

no_1_dave · 3 May 2012 at 01:40

horrorwood said:
You can flash the SPD on it with the SPD from a working stick. I highly doubt this would fix it though.

How?

horrorwood · 3 May 2012 at 10:18

Never used this but: http://www.techpowerup.com/spdtool/

The one I used a long time ago was: http://www.softnology.biz/

no_1_dave · 4 May 2012 at 00:22

horrorwood said:
Never used this but: http://www.techpowerup.com/spdtool/

The one I used a long time ago was: http://www.softnology.biz/

Thank you for that.
I'll look into it