• AppleCentral Network:
  • Tech Support
  • |
  • Open Source
  • |
  • Apple News
  • |
  • Register Domains
  • |
  • SSL Certificates
  • |
  • iPod Deals
  • |
  • Mac Deals
  • |
  • Mac Book Shelf
  • AppleCentral Home
  • MacTech Magazine
    • About MacTech in Print
    • Issue Table of Contents
    • Subscribe
    • Risk Free Sample
    • Back Issues
    • MacTech DVD
    • MacTech Archives
    • MacTech Print Archives
    • MacMod
    • MacTutor
    • FrameWorks
    • develop
  • MacNews.com
    • MacNews News
    • Blog
    • MacTech Reviews and KoolTools
    • Whitepapers, Screencasts, Videos and Books
    • News Scanner
    • Rumors Scanner
    • Documentation Scanner
  • Apple Expo
    • by Category
    • by Company
    • by Product
  • MacForge.net
  • Job Board
  • Advertising
    • Benefits of MacTech
    • Mechanicals and Submission
    • Dates and Deadlines
    • Submit Apple Expo Entry
  • User
    • Register for Ongoing Raffles
    • Register new user
    • Edit User Settings
    • Logout
  • Contact
    • Customer Service
    • Webmaster Feedback
    • Submit News or PR
    • Suggest an article
  • Connect Tools
    • MacTech Live Podcast
    • RSS Feeds
    • Twitter
You are not logged in. [Log In] AppleCentral » Forums » Mac » Software » Serious problem
Register User    Forum List        Active Topics    FAQ
Page 8 of 10 < 1 2 ... 6 7 8 9 10 >
Topic Options
Hop to:
#541817 - 10/27/10 01:11 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: MacBozo]
papabill Offline
Where's the cache?

Registered: 01/20/10
Posts: 364
Loc: Belmont, NC
Originally Posted By: MacBozo
Now, I'm thinking there really is an issue with the RAM.


FINALLY!! I decided to do what was suggested and pull all the RAM except one stick and see if it would load. Well, it did.

Now, I've got several more to choose from, so how do I test to see which ones are good and which ones are not? Replace what I KNOW is good and just reinstall till it craps out?
_________________________
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Top
#541818 - 10/27/10 01:15 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: papabill]
MacBozo Offline
Nut Dood

Registered: 04/21/02
Posts: 17704
Loc: Pinellas Park, Florida
Do one stick at a time until it goes wonky, I guess.
_________________________

Top
#541822 - 10/27/10 01:41 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: MacBozo]
polymerase Offline


Registered: 04/19/02
Posts: 11640
Originally Posted By: MacBozo
Do one stick at a time until it goes wonky, I guess.


There is a math puzzle way of doing it faster but one at a time is probably the best. But also keep track of the slots. You may have a bent snapped pin in the slot. Once you verify a bad one try a "good" one in that slot.

If it is a slot you can get your magnifier, your clean air blaster, your DW40, your emery board (in that order, each is more dangerous) to clean.

Top
#541823 - 10/27/10 01:59 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: polymerase]
papabill Offline
Where's the cache?

Registered: 01/20/10
Posts: 364
Loc: Belmont, NC
Originally Posted By: polymerase
There is a math puzzle way of doing it faster


If it'll save me time, I'd love it.....
_________________________
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Top
#541827 - 10/27/10 02:22 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: papabill]
NucleusG4 Offline
Master•Blaster

Registered: 04/20/02
Posts: 12486
Loc: Miami, Fl.
Halving it.
2..then 2...whichever 2 is bad.. then try each 1 at a time.
_________________________
http://davidbearphotography.com/



Top
#541843 - 10/27/10 06:29 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: NucleusG4]
papabill Offline
Where's the cache?

Registered: 01/20/10
Posts: 364
Loc: Belmont, NC
Well, I think the center slot must be bad.

Every time I put ANY memory into it and try to load OS X, it freezes up and I have to reboot. I take out the memory stick, and it does fine.

So I guess I'm stalled at 512Mb (there is NO WAY I can fix that slot-I can bearly see it smile ) There doesn't seem to be any obstacles keeping the stick from seating properly.

Now. To find some software that will actually do some work.
_________________________
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Top
#541845 - 10/27/10 06:42 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: papabill]
polymerase Offline


Registered: 04/19/02
Posts: 11640
Try a blast of WD40 then a blast of air. A tiny mirror and a bright light to look into it helps too. It might be just one pin touching another. I bet it is a short and the the short grounds out when you seat the stick.

Don't worry about WD40 mucking anything up. Short blast and let her sit for twenty minutes before you fire it up because there might be an infinitesimal chance the short causes a spark and you would really fire it up.

Top
#541865 - 10/27/10 09:12 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: polymerase]
Reboot Offline

Muhahahaha

Registered: 04/22/02
Posts: 15046
Loc: Columbus OH
WD40? Are you out of your mind? Don't do it papabill.

Reseating the chips a few times is enough to clean the contacts.
_________________________
AppleCentral Trivia

MM-MCF Trivia

Call the Doctor

Top
#541869 - 10/27/10 09:23 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: Reboot]
NucleusG4 Offline
Master•Blaster

Registered: 04/20/02
Posts: 12486
Loc: Miami, Fl.
I just use Listerine.. I swish it around and spit it on the contacts. It doesn't help connectivity, but my 'puter sure smells fresh.
_________________________
http://davidbearphotography.com/



Top
#541880 - 10/27/10 09:46 PM Re: Serious problem [Re: NucleusG4]
Reboot Offline

Muhahahaha

Registered: 04/22/02
Posts: 15046
Loc: Columbus OH
Your to funny.
_________________________
AppleCentral Trivia

MM-MCF Trivia

Call the Doctor

Top
Page 8 of 10 < 1 2 ... 6 7 8 9 10 >
Previous Topic
View All Topics Index
Next Topic

Tweet

Preview

Moderator:  Acumowchek 
Print Topic
Switch to Threaded Mode
Publications, Articles and Industry Discussion
   »MacTech/MacNews Article Discussions
   »Apple World
Marketplace
   »Deals and Special Offers
      »Expired Offers
   »Trading Warehouse
Mac
   »Hardware
   »Software
   »Servers, Security, and Networking
   »Programming, Web Dev & Scripting
   »Windows and Virtualization
   »Cloud and Online Services
Mobile Technologies
   »iPhone Apps, AppStore, and iTunes
   »iPad, iPhone, iPod and Apple TV Hardware
Mods and Hacks
   »General Mods
      »Techniques
      »Miscellaneous
      »Mod Logs
   »Laptop Mods
      »Case Mods
      »Hardware Mods
      »Misc. Mods
   »Desktop Mods
      »Case Mods
      »Hardware Mods
      »Misc. Mods
   »Peripheral Mods
      »iPod Mods
      »Misc Mods
   »Software Hacks & Mods
General Discussion
   »Site Feedback & Issues
   »Stan's Lounge
   »Soapbox
Now Software Support
   »Announcements
   »Now X
      »FAQs
      »Discussion
   »Now Up-to-Date & Contact
      »Community Help
      »Tips and tricks
View profile
Send a PM
View homepage
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
View homepage
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
View homepage
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
View homepage
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
View homepage
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
View profile
Send a PM
Add to your Watched Users
View posts
Board Rules · Mark all read
Contact Us · AppleCentral · Top

MacTech Only Search:
Community Search:

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
  • SPREAD THE WORD:
  • Slashdot
  • Digg
  • Del.icio.us
  • Reddit
  • Newsvine
  • Generate a short URL for this page:



AppleCentral. www.applecentral.com
Main office: 805-494-9797
Xplain's use of MacNews, AppleCentral and AppleExpo are not affiliated with Apple, Inc. MacTech is a registered trademark of Xplain Corporation. AppleCentral, MacNews, Xplain, "The journal of Apple technology", Apple Expo, Explain It, MacDev, MacDev-1, THINK Reference, NetProfessional, MacTech Central, MacTech Domains, MacForge, and the MacTutorMan are trademarks or service marks of Xplain Corp. Sprocket is a registered trademark of eSprocket Corp. Other trademarks and copyrights appearing in this printing or software remain the property of their respective holders.
All contents are Copyright 1984-2010 by Xplain Corporation. All rights reserved. Theme designed by Icreon.
Generated in 0.071 seconds in which 0.044 seconds were spent on a total of 14 queries. Zlib compression enabled.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.5.8