RAM MANUFACTURERS - How To Repair Memory Modules
Of coursework, the first thing you require to do is check the suspect module to confirm that it is flawed. This takes a few seconds with RAMCHECK.
You can use the RAMCHECK memory tester for a variety of purposes. of the most popular is to repair RAM. Repairing defective computer memory is a growing business, in developing countries where it is often more cost-effective to repair an elderly stick of memory than purchase a brand new.
First, find the manufacturer & the part number of the module. A tiny white label ought to be affixed to the module which includes the part number, & the manufacturer's name ought to be printed on the PCB (see figure A ). Next, go to the manufacturer's web-site. (In the event you don't know what the URL is, type the company name in to the search box at Google or Yahoo). Most manufacturers let you search by part number. If not, by selecting the right product categories you ought to be able to quickly navigate your way to the correct knowledge sheet, which is usually a PDF file. Still not having luck finding it? Search for the part number on Google or Yahoo. The knowledge sheets may no longer be linked from the company's web-site, but the search engines may still have the link in their archives. If all else fails, you can use a continuity meter from the pin identified by RAMCHECK+ to find the connected chip.
If the module is OK, RAMCHECK will quickly identify the module's speed, size & type, & give a pass/fail message. If RAMCHECK has confirmed that the module is flawed, you will require to retrieve the knowledge sheet from the manufacturer. This is simpler than you may think, even for elderly modules.
