
Use the pencil eraser in short strokes all along all of the contacts back and forth until the eraser end is clean. Lay the RAM module down on a flat clean surface.

If one of them are fixed and cannot move, it’s perfectly normal as some motherboards are designed this way, it will simply mean that you need to be extra cautious when removing or installing RAM. Remove the case lid and remove the RAM from the RAM slots by gently releasing the clips on either end of the RAM slots. Unplug your computer from power and everything else so you can move it to an uncluttered work area.īefore touching any internal components, make sure that you touch the case first, to help reduce any built-up electrostatic charge you may have accumulated. It will make the job of clean the RAM far easier. If your computer is dusty inside, go and blow out the case first, before pulling out any RAM modules. It’s always best to keep those things away from such delicate surfaces.

I do not recommend using any solvents or sprays when cleaning RAM. It has taught me that RAM doesn’t go faulty nearly as often as most would think. I have found that this method has reduced the amount of RAM replacement by more than half. To outline the process, all we are going to do is clean the RAM module’s contacts and the RAM slots.
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Steps on how to clean RAM module contacts Keeping your computer clean is one thing, but your RAM is so important to keep your computer stable and reliable.

Please follow each step carefully, and I will also point out the common mistakes I’ve found that people have made after teaching this technique to them.
