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Did I take out a stick of RAM while the computer was still connected?

Did I take out a stick of RAM while the computer was still connected?

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Zerstouerneun
Member

186

10-03-2025, 12:08 AM

#1

I turned off my computer, didn’t unplug it, removed one of my RAM sticks, and after that it wouldn’t boot. When I powered it back on everything was on but the fans were loud and the power supply sounded like it might fail. I unplugged it then. Can I fix this? What would be the cost?

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Zerstouerneun

10-03-2025, 12:08 AM #1

I turned off my computer, didn’t unplug it, removed one of my RAM sticks, and after that it wouldn’t boot. When I powered it back on everything was on but the fans were loud and the power supply sounded like it might fail. I unplugged it then. Can I fix this? What would be the cost?

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Go_Guten
Member

127

10-17-2025, 09:32 PM

#2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I was thinking we could try placing rams in the 2nd and 4th positions if you count from the left. You might want to check if clearing the CMOS makes a difference. The power supply unit in your setup seems a bit low quality. It also appears like a prebuilt unit. If it is a prebuilt model, please share the make, model, and SKU. If the system uses off-the-shelf components, list the specifications as follows: CPU, CPU cooler, Motherboard, RAM, SSD/HDD, GPU, PSU, Chassis, OS, Monitor. Also include the age of the power supply unit along with its make and model.

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Go_Guten

10-17-2025, 09:32 PM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I was thinking we could try placing rams in the 2nd and 4th positions if you count from the left. You might want to check if clearing the CMOS makes a difference. The power supply unit in your setup seems a bit low quality. It also appears like a prebuilt unit. If it is a prebuilt model, please share the make, model, and SKU. If the system uses off-the-shelf components, list the specifications as follows: CPU, CPU cooler, Motherboard, RAM, SSD/HDD, GPU, PSU, Chassis, OS, Monitor. Also include the age of the power supply unit along with its make and model.

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Zorro340
Junior Member

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10-19-2025, 02:26 AM

#3

Use an eraser to clean the ram module contacts.
Remove dust from the ram slots.
The area is very dirty inside.

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Zorro340

10-19-2025, 02:26 AM #3

Use an eraser to clean the ram module contacts.
Remove dust from the ram slots.
The area is very dirty inside.

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Nedzer2k
Member

72

10-19-2025, 03:38 AM

#4

Thanks, I changed my first and last RAM sticks and the PC started up just fine, so I'm not sure if that was the solution or something else.

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Nedzer2k

10-19-2025, 03:38 AM #4

Thanks, I changed my first and last RAM sticks and the PC started up just fine, so I'm not sure if that was the solution or something else.