Added ram to my desktop = monitor not working

gooner933

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Hello,

I added ram to my Advent 3117 desktop (put in an extra 2 gb). When I tried to switch the pc back on, the monitor was not turning on (but the pc itself was fine. There is also a clicking sound coming from my speakers as soon as I put the power back on (even before switching the actual pc itself on). I have tried putting the old ram back in without the new one with exactly the same outcome. I was told by 'Crucial' that the ram was compatible, but I may not have grounded myself well enough when going into the pc's insides. I also had to apply A LOT of pressure when inserting the ram into their slots - the computer is 8 years old and the slots had never been used before so were quite tough to use (they nonetheless clicked in no problem and were definitely inserted properly).

Any ideas/ suggestions/ help,

Thanks very much
 

nevertryforme

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That sound indicates that the newly installed RAM is not working.



Try removing the New RAM and check. You will find that it works.




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gooner933

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Thanks for the reply,
Unfortunately I have tried removing the new ram and the situation remains exactly the same. I have also tried using the various slots and again still the same result.
 

nevertryforme

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Beep/Click sounds at booting means you are having problem with your RAM.

I doubt you have purchased wrong RAM which is not compatible. Return the RAM and take new one.
 

gooner933

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This new ram has f*cked my pc though! I can't even put my old ram back in (which has worked no problem for years) so why would new ram work?