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    clevo p170hm3 motherboard issue/fix

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by amit5479, Nov 7, 2012.

  1. amit5479

    amit5479 Newbie

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    tried to upgrade the ram, but the pc wont star. lights come on and then go off, this happens couple of times. the ram module is same as the other modules. on close inspection, found out that two ins on left end of the ram slot are missing.

    can this be fixed, if yes then how? please help.
     
    amit5479, Nov 7, 2012
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    if you put the original ram back in does it boot normally.
    how much ram did you have to start of with and how much are you putting in.
    which slots did you put them in.in base or under keyboard.
    are the sticks the same ie 2 4gb and not 1 4gb and 1 8gb

    can you post a picture of the ram sticks you took out and the ones you are putting in pointing to where you think the pins are missing.

    the more info you give the better.
     
    MrDJ, Nov 7, 2012
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  3. b0b1man

    b0b1man Notebook Deity

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    Post pictures so we can see what you put in.
    The more the better.
     
    b0b1man, Nov 7, 2012
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  4. Prema

    Prema Your Freedom, Your Choice

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    Older Bios had trouble with 4 RAM sticks...if you are on BIOS 05 & EC 09 you are good from the BIOS side of things. ;)
     
    Prema, Nov 7, 2012
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  5. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Are you replacing two or adding two? If you are talking about legs to the slot from the mobo then likely no, that would not be repairable.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 7, 2012
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