Windows crashes appear and MemTest86 does not complete successfully.
Windows crashes appear and MemTest86 does not complete successfully.
Hey! Your Lenovo Ideapad 5-15ITL05 is showing a bluescreen and you're trying to clean install Windows 10 while updating drivers and BIOS. The Memory Diagnostic Tool reported hardware issues, and MemTest86 also indicated problems, pointing toward a RAM fault. It seems the issue might be related to memory rather than general hardware. Let me know if you need further help!
Microsoft's memtest is often criticized for its shortcomings, especially regarding false negatives rather than false positives. It seems likely this issue will lead you to upgrade your memory setup. In the meantime, an older test exists that checks if two memory modules rarely fail together in the same system. The idea is to test each stick separately and see which one works. You can continue using half memory with a single channel until the new models are available. If both fail, it probably points to another problem. Memtest86 generally has a stronger reputation than Microsoft's version. It should be run multiple times thoroughly, which may take some time. The Microsoft tool defaults to running twice, but its performance remains limited. Edited June 3, 2022 by Bombastinator
Thanks for the update! I relied on third-party tools for the memtest and also used Microsoft's version. However, according to online sources, the RAM is permanently attached to the motherboard, which means I can't detach either one.
Sold well, but that’s rough. Those iMac owners who used SSDs are likely doomed—they’ll fail eventually. Apple should reach out to car makers about this issue. Is the warranty still active? If yes, it’s probably time to show frustration and start making calls I bet you’re planning. I won’t even recommend trying to re-solder and rework those chips yourself; it requires a lot of gear and skill. Just figuring out the fix would cost more than buying a new one.
Someone accurately assessed the warranty situation. @191x7 has a valid observation. If only half the RAM was soldered, as is typical, then replacing just a SODIMM would suffice. It’s possible everything could be soldered together, leaving no options. Edited June 3, 2022 by Bombastinator