Random access memory, or RAM (random access memory), is used to process current information. Technically, it represents an electronic board with soldered memory chips and other semiconductor devices (resistances, capacitors, etc.).
Instructions
Step 1
RAM faults can manifest themselves in different ways. If the system does not boot when you turn on the computer and you hear repeated beeps, it may be a memory error. Frequent freezes or reboots of the computer can also be the result of damaged RAM.
Step 2
Disconnect the system unit from the power supply. Unscrew the shrinking guilt and remove the side panel. RAM chips are very sensitive to static electricity. Before grasping the RAM module, touch the steam heater to remove static from your hands. Press down the latches securing the card in the slot and remove it.
Step 3
The simplest case of malfunction of this device is contact oxidation. Wipe them with a regular eraser to remove any patina. Then fold a sheet of thick paper into a corner and clean the inside of the slot contacts.
Step 4
If after this procedure the problems remain, perhaps the reason is poor soldering of the device elements. To eliminate the defect, you can use an assembly hair dryer. Warm up the board from the back to secure the solder.
Step 5
A broken element may be the cause of the malfunction. Examine the module carefully. If you find broken "legs" contacts, examine the markings next to the damage. It consists of letters of the Latin alphabet and numbers. Look for a semiconductor on the board with the same letters. Solder the defective element in place of the damaged one.
Step 6
If the contact strips on the board are seriously damaged, you can try to replace them. To do this, carefully remove the lamellas with a piece of contact track from another module ("donor"). Place the lamella on the damaged area and solder the track with a fine soldering iron. Glue the lamella to the board with cyanoacrylate. The module repaired in this way should not be removed from the slot anymore, since there is a high probability of new damage.
