It seems the RAM isn't being detected properly.
It seems the RAM isn't being detected properly.
I accessed my CPU tower for a yearly maintenance and removed the RAM stick. After reassembling everything, I tried turning it on, but it didn’t power up. The fans began to spin, but shortly after they stopped and restarted a few seconds later. Anyone has any idea what might be causing this issue?
Well, that's a tough question. I understand most hardware is more challenging than people realize and RAM really does need careful handling during installation. Over-forcing it can damage components when fitting into various slots or ports. Consider resetting the setup. Remove any unnecessary items like the GPU, SSD/HDD, and all but one RAM stick to test if your PC starts up. If it doesn't, try swapping the other RAM stick (assuming you have more than one). If the PC still won't boot with all sticks, move to another slot until you find the correct one.