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If the RAM is fried, can it kill the Mobo?

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skreenname   07-25-2009 at 04:20:22 AM

I have some of my old RAM that used to be in my current desktop.
I need to test it it still works.
If it got fried somehow, could it kill the Motherboard.

Er, if ANYTHING went wrong with RAM [ nothing specs-wise is off ] like it was killed or got something on it, could it kill a motherboard?

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Bronze Motherboards badge GhislainG   07-25-2009 at 02:26:11 PM

If you see physical damage, then don't install it. On the other hand, inserting defective RAM shouldn't damage the motherboard.

 

What "something" does it have on it? If it's conductive, then make sure that it's thoroughly removed.


Message edited by GhislainG on 07-26-2009 at 02:58:03 PM
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Mighty Mouse   07-26-2009 at 08:01:49 AM

You can test the Ram to see if it works on your Motherboard.

Try Memtest on line for free. I believe this is the website http://memtest.en.softonic.com/

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Duesouth   07-26-2009 at 07:36:14 PM

I was going to type the same thing. any physical defects , then do not use otherwise just test the ram with memtest from a floppy

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jsc   07-26-2009 at 09:18:14 PM

Bad RAM shouldn't kill the motherboard.

However, the motherboard uses a simplified version of the programmable switch mode power regulator that provides power to the CPU. If it is working into a shorted RAM chip, who knows what can happen?

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