(11-12-2018, 07:21 PM)BrainStorm Wrote: Another point regarding RAM is the sheet metal bar that straps across the memory modules. It is actually there for shipping and not meant to stay in the machine for operation. I noticed after I started removing them that I had fewer issues with bad RAM seating. I believe the way the shipping bar has to be installed leaves tension against the modules in one direction or the other, so the modules aren't sitting with equal pressure on both sides of the pin connectors. Just a mental nugget, not meant as a cure.
Oh, well, I had no idea about that. One time I looked inside of my Octane and saw that the foam under the sheet metal bar got loose and was lying halfway around on the RAM modules. The foam adhesive became greasy. I was shocked :s but fortunately the RAM was still ok ...
