Memory vs Diagnosting hardware problems

By the fact that many computer problems manifest themselves as memory problems, makes the diagnosis of the real problem rather difficult. For example, one problem with the motherboard or with a specific software can generate a memory error message.


Since


Common memory problems:

When you have a problem in memory, it is caused usually by one of three causes:

• Improper Setup: The memory model is not correct for your system or not followed the rules for setting the correct way.
• Improper Installation: It may not have fitted well into the slot, the slot may be damaged or the groove may have to be clean.
• Defective Hardware: The memory module may be a manufacturing defect.

 So, in order to have a good hardware diagnost it's important to first rule out memory problems assuming that they can be any of the described above.


So, first you should check if the memories supported by the motherboard, and althought the slot fit differs between type of memory, it still may occur compatability problems. Some motherboards (for exemple the early version of Acer Aspire One boards) don't support more than 1gb or don't support more than 553 Mhz. In that case the upgrade of memory can not excede the 1gb by slot.
So garantie that the second problems doesn't occurs you should simply clean the memory with the correct products.

I normally use this spray and a

rubber to clean every electric

component on any computer

(including the slot, and the memory):

To be shore that the problem is not related to a defective memory you to try a new one.
If the problem persists, it's problably related to another component or Motherboard (that can include the board slots).