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Thread ID: 127172 2012-10-08 11:16:00 RAM won't fit anymore PringlesMan (16913) Press F1
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1305765 2012-10-09 08:47:00 Another issue even if the sticks are right way around is that the tightness of the slots can sometimes mean that the centre of the splot has deflected down a bit, so it's seated soundly at either end, and the centre still isn't properly seated.

The only solution for this involves getting access to the rear of the mobo to give a good push from that side as well.

I think that this is my problem (well at least hoping). I'll try that and see if it works or else I'll go see a computer technician. Hopefully I don't need a new mobo.

Thanks everyone for your help!
PringlesMan (16913)
1305766 2012-10-09 09:01:00 See I knew my faith was well placed. Slankydudl (16687)
1305767 2012-10-09 09:57:00 :lol:
:)
Trev (427)
1305768 2012-10-11 05:11:00 Well I finally got around to pulling the motherboard out and pushing the RAM sticks down from both sides of the board and it's now working perfectly :) I really didn't want to pull out the board since dealing with all the cables inside can be so troublesome. I probably should replace my IDE hard drive with a SATA :lol:

Thanks everyone for the help!
PringlesMan (16913)
1305769 2012-10-11 05:37:00 Well done. Makes one feel real good when you solve such little but infuriating problems! Bryan (147)
1305770 2012-10-11 05:37:00 Good to hear! Agent_24 (57)
1305771 2012-10-11 05:40:00 You do realise you will have reinstall the operating system. Driftwood (5551)
1305772 2012-10-11 05:50:00 You do realise you will have reinstall the operating system.

Why? He only upgraded the RAM...
Agent_24 (57)
1305773 2012-10-11 06:03:00 Years ago I cut up and planed some strips of rimu that could be slid between motherboards and the back mounting plates for use when changing heatsinks/cpu's/ram etc.

It means some force can be exerted on the motherboard in situ without causing damage, and saves the inconvenience of removing the motherboard.
Terry Porritt (14)
1305774 2012-10-11 06:15:00 Years ago I cut up and planed some strips of rimu that could be slid between motherboards and the back mounting plates for use when changing heatsinks/cpu's/ram etc.

It means some force can be exerted on the motherboard in situ without causing damage, and saves the inconvenience of removing the motherboard.

Great tip Terry :-)
CliveM (6007)
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