Ram loose in ram slot.

fefelungchinua · Dec 7, 2012, 12:42 PM

Hi everyone!
I have a question.
When i start PC,Can RAM stick be damaged if it loose in Ram slot ?I mean the clips ram slot didn't close.
I didn't insert RAM stick backwards,but one side clip in, and the other doesn't.
Can Ram sticks be burned?
I repleaced its and its fine now
Thx alot

RCoon · Dec 7, 2012, 12:45 PM

A long time ago it might have caused a problem, but nowadays i think you're fine to continue using it, we get loose ram sticks all the time at work (damn kids kick the towers off the shelving frames), and reseat the memory constantly.

fefelungchinua · Dec 7, 2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCoon

A long time ago it might have caused a problem, but nowadays i think you're fine to continue using it, we get loose ram sticks all the time at work (damn kids kick the towers off the shelving frames), and reseat the memory constantly.

Thanks!
I thought Ram sticks or Ram slot will be burn if they loose in ram slot.
I didn't see a spark when i start PC and no smelled burning.
Hope they well

de.das.dude · Dec 7, 2012, 01:54 PM

are you sure you put it in right? in newer motherboards the bottom is actually fixed. so you need to slide it into the bottom notch and press the top, and it clicks into place.

lyndonguitar · Dec 7, 2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by de.das.dude

are you sure you put it in right? in newer motherboards the bottom is actually fixed. so you need to slide it into the bottom notch and press the top, and it clicks into place.

yes but it can still be removed unlike if you clip it

de.das.dude · Dec 7, 2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyndonguitar

yes but it can still be removed unlike if you clip it

not sure what you are trying to say...

fefelungchinua · Dec 7, 2012, 02:07 PM

I didn't insert Ram sticks backwards.But i forgot close the Ram clip.
Im using ram kit 8gb Gskill sniper with P8Z77-V deluxe MB.
I tested my Ram sticks with WindowsDiagnostics and with AIDA64 .Thay fine

Im not sure can they be damaged after my mistake.

3870x2 · Dec 7, 2012, 02:23 PM

If it doesn't fit the notch, take a knife and make a new notch in the middle
bad idea.

what RCoon said.

fefelungchinua · Dec 7, 2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3870x2

If it doesn't fit the notch, take a knife and make a new notch in the middle
bad idea.

what RCoon said.

I dont understand what you say=,=

de.das.dude · Dec 7, 2012, 02:30 PM

he make joke

Kreij · Dec 7, 2012, 02:30 PM

No, if the RAM was in the right way (not backward) even if it was not seated properly it is unlikely that you would damage it ... it just wouldn't work right.
If the RAM is now seated properly and passes RAM tests, you are good to go.

3870x2 · Dec 7, 2012, 02:36 PM

I wouldn't think there is enough power running through the RAM slots to actually damage anything. I see this all the time with low power systems, it is very difficult to damage something when there isn't enough power to do any damage.

fefelungchinua · Dec 7, 2012, 02:47 PM

Thank you all!
I didn't see a spark and no smelled burning when i start my PC with my loose RAM.
No black points on RAM Pins.
Now my PC runs well but i need to check it everyday.

Kreij · Dec 7, 2012, 02:49 PM

The only way you would damage the RAM is if you shorted something out.
There is no real way to do this when it's in the slot, even if it's loose.
I've opened computers where the RAM is hanging loosing in the slot and simply plugged them back in and they work fine.

fefelungchinua · Dec 7, 2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

The only way you would damage the RAM is if you shorted something out.
There is no real way to do this when it's in the slot, even if it's loose.
I've opened computers where the RAM is hanging loosing in the slot and simply plugged them back in and they work fine.

Thanks for your answer!
But sorry,i dont understand what this phrase mean : "shorted something out"
Sorry ,my English is so bad

Kreij · Dec 7, 2012, 03:04 PM

Oh boy, let me see ... Shorted out means that voltage and current from somewhere goes to somewhere else where it does not belong. If you take a wire and stick it into both plugs in an electrical outlet you are "shorting it out".

fefelungchinua · Dec 7, 2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

Oh boy, let me see ... Shorted out means that voltage and current from somewhere goes to somewhere else where it does not belong. If you take a wire and stick it into both plugs in an electrical outlet you are "shorting it out".

You should be my English teacher

I'm only good with Vietnamese.
Now i see my problem

Thank you again.Love from Vietnam

Merry Christmas!

Kreij · Dec 7, 2012, 03:20 PM

TPU is a global community. There are many people here who will take the time to help you, even if it means helping you with the English language. That's what makes this website great.
If you don't understand something, always ask. Someone will help.

fefelungchinua · Dec 7, 2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

TPU is a global community. There are many people here who will take the time to help you, even if it means helping you with the English language. That's what makes this website great.
If you don't understand something, always ask. Someone will help.

This is a great site,great community!
I learned too many experience from TPU.

I knew our community for a long time,when i start to use GPU-Z

Wish our community more grow up

Dec 7, 2012, 12:42 PM	#1
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fefelungchinua Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hanoi-Vietnam Posts: 9 (0.06/day) Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post System Specs	reply! I didn't insert Ram sticks backwards.But i forgot close the Ram clip. Im using ram kit 8gb Gskill sniper with P8Z77-V deluxe MB. I tested my Ram sticks with WindowsDiagnostics and with AIDA64 .Thay fine Im not sure can they be damaged after my mistake.

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3870x2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Joplin, Mo Posts: 4,540 (2.38/day) Thanks: 175 Thanked 691 Times in 557 Posts System Specs	I wouldn't think there is enough power running through the RAM slots to actually damage anything. I see this all the time with low power systems, it is very difficult to damage something when there isn't enough power to do any damage. __________________ A+, N+, S+, MCSE. Heatware STEAM ID Name: furi0nst0rmrage (0s are zeros) M O D E R N\|\|W A R F A R E \|\| 2 \|\| CLUBHOUSE // TEAM “The amount exaltation of the processor cores can brings amazing floating” -sparkle

Dec 7, 2012, 02:47 PM	#13
fefelungchinua Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hanoi-Vietnam Posts: 9 (0.06/day) Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post System Specs	Merry Christmas! Thank you all! I didn't see a spark and no smelled burning when i start my PC with my loose RAM. No black points on RAM Pins. Now my PC runs well but i need to check it everyday.

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Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,108 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	The only way you would damage the RAM is if you shorted something out. There is no real way to do this when it's in the slot, even if it's loose. I've opened computers where the RAM is hanging loosing in the slot and simply plugged them back in and they work fine. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Dec 7, 2012, 03:04 PM	#16
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,108 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	Oh boy, let me see ... Shorted out means that voltage and current from somewhere goes to somewhere else where it does not belong. If you take a wire and stick it into both plugs in an electrical outlet you are "shorting it out". __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Dec 7, 2012, 03:20 PM	#18
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,108 (5.28/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,488 Times in 2,932 Posts System Specs	TPU is a global community. There are many people here who will take the time to help you, even if it means helping you with the English language. That's what makes this website great. If you don't understand something, always ask. Someone will help. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

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