DDR memory

[RyanF]

Anyone know if its possible to repair a faulty memory module? I know its faulty because when i put it in my PC after about half hour it resets itself, then every five minutes or so once its rebooted after the first reset. Once removed PC runs fine. Any ideas?

[Paulst30]

Only specialist companies can repair memory sticks and because of the cost its just not worth it, they really mostly specialise in repairing motherboard electronics.

Theres a program called Memtest that you can download and it will test your memory and report any errors.

Has the pc been knocked around or moved which may have caused the RAM to slip a little in its bay, maybe checking that its seated properly might help.

You could take out the memory and check it over for any black spots incase of a burnout.

This symptom might have nothing to do with the RAM and in fact the pc could be overheating so clear out dust with a hoover inside the case.

If Memtest reports no errors then come back ok :P

[ACtheTROLL]

From what you say I wonder if Paulst30 is right about the overheating .... I cant imagine why else the PC would fall into a regular cycle of resetting ... unless you are repeating the same task

It's possibly also right about it being the memory ... It could be failing due to rise in temp inside the box.

try running the PC with the side off (don't make a habit of this .... other components rely on closed box airflow and will overheat if you run for too long

one way to prove the dimm is to remove all the memory except this stick ... and see what happens with it in pos 0

It is possible (but unlikely) that the memory stick has dirty contacts when it expands it disconnects ...
clean the contacts with a clean cotton cloth (nothing else ... unless you have isopropyl alchohol)

try brushing dust out of the processor's heatsink (careful you dont dislodge the sink which will break the seal to the processor)

but I suspect a cracked track or joint is what's to blame
Unfortunately another possibility is your motherboard look at the capacitors near the memory slots.

If any of them are swolen or misshapen that could well be the culprit - seen quite a few lately

DocMemory (www.docmemory.com)
or Memtest86
are both good
and a new stick of memory isn't too expensive (unless you have some of the super fast stuff)

[dodgyshirt]

It could simply be that the memory you are adding is not compatible with the motherboard or the existing module.

Go to the website of the mobo manufacturer and ascertain what makes of memory have tested ok with it.

[RyanF]

I have tested this module in numerous machines with the same fault occuring so i know the memory is faulty. May aswell go and buy a new one then! Cheers for your replies!