RAM Problem?

[Alias]

I booted up today and instead of 1 gig of RAM, I had 512 MB. I opened
the case and pushed down on the RAM, rebooted, and I have a gig again.
Anyone know what might be going on?

Thanks,

Alias

[Dave B]

Kind of obvious, one stick was either not properly seated or wasn't making
proper contact on the slot.

"Alias" > wrote in message
...
>I booted up today and instead of 1 gig of RAM, I had 512 MB. I opened the
>case and pushed down on the RAM, rebooted, and I have a gig again. Anyone
>know what might be going on?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alias

[Alias]

Dave B wrote:
> Kind of obvious, one stick was either not properly seated or wasn't making
> proper contact on the slot.

That's what I am hoping but I worry it may be a slot on the motherboard
because it seemed to be seated well.

Alias
>
> "Alias" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I booted up today and instead of 1 gig of RAM, I had 512 MB. I opened the
>> case and pushed down on the RAM, rebooted, and I have a gig again. Anyone
>> know what might be going on?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Alias
>
>

[Dave B]

Unless it's a recurring problem I wouldn't worry about it.

"Alias" > wrote in message
...
> Dave B wrote:
>> Kind of obvious, one stick was either not properly seated or wasn't
>> making proper contact on the slot.
>
> That's what I am hoping but I worry it may be a slot on the motherboard
> because it seemed to be seated well.
>
> Alias
>>
>> "Alias" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I booted up today and instead of 1 gig of RAM, I had 512 MB. I opened
>>> the case and pushed down on the RAM, rebooted, and I have a gig again.
>>> Anyone know what might be going on?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Alias
>>

[Glen]

The heating and cooling makes componants expand and constrict which can make
them come loose over time. The ram stick might not have been pushed fully
home to start with. Its not something to worry about unless it keeps
happening.

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Glen P
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"Alias" > wrote in message
...
>I booted up today and instead of 1 gig of RAM, I had 512 MB. I opened the
>case and pushed down on the RAM, rebooted, and I have a gig again. Anyone
>know what might be going on?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alias

[Alias]

Dave B wrote:
> Unless it's a recurring problem I wouldn't worry about it.

Good advice. Both the RAM and the motherboard are brand new.

Alias
>
> "Alias" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Dave B wrote:
>>> Kind of obvious, one stick was either not properly seated or wasn't
>>> making proper contact on the slot.
>> That's what I am hoping but I worry it may be a slot on the motherboard
>> because it seemed to be seated well.
>>
>> Alias
>>> "Alias" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I booted up today and instead of 1 gig of RAM, I had 512 MB. I opened
>>>> the case and pushed down on the RAM, rebooted, and I have a gig again.
>>>> Anyone know what might be going on?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Alias
>

[Alias]

Glen wrote:
> The heating and cooling makes componants expand and constrict which can make
> them come loose over time. The ram stick might not have been pushed fully
> home to start with. Its not something to worry about unless it keeps
> happening.
>

Thanks,

Alias

[Bruce Chambers]

Alias wrote:
> Dave B wrote:
>> Kind of obvious, one stick was either not properly seated or wasn't
>> making proper contact on the slot.
>
> That's what I am hoping but I worry it may be a slot on the motherboard
> because it seemed to be seated well.
>


Are any of the cooling fans vibrating more than usual? Maybe something
shook the RAM Module loose.


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[Alias]

Bruce Chambers wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>> Dave B wrote:
>>> Kind of obvious, one stick was either not properly seated or wasn't
>>> making proper contact on the slot.
>>
>> That's what I am hoping but I worry it may be a slot on the
>> motherboard because it seemed to be seated well.
>>
>
>
> Are any of the cooling fans vibrating more than usual? Maybe
> something shook the RAM Module loose.
>
>

No, but ever since I gave the RAM a little push, no problems.

Alias