While it is beyond the skill level of most people, the RAM slots can be replaced. Unfortunately if you want to have both RAM slots available, you will need to have this repair done and you don't want to replace the motherboard. If you can run large RAM modules on the remaining slot, this solution will work but your system will only be able to hold half of the memory it could before. However, it is easier and more accessible to the average person when compared to how difficult it is to repair the motherboard. This repair isn't something the average person can easily perform.
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While it is beyond the skill level of most people, the RAM slots can be replaced. Unfortunately if you want to have both RAM slots available, you will need to have this repair done and you don't want to replace the motherboard. The average person is better off running a single large memory module, since the repairs that are required to fix the board are very difficult. The downside to this is you can run half of the memory you could before, but it's the easy fix to deal with a bad RAM slot.
Before you replace the RAM socket, check if the northbridge has an issue and use a completely different set of memory. If this works, both memory modules likely have a problem and replacing the memory was enough to clear up the problem. In most cases, the problem lies with the RAM instead of the socket or chipsets.
However, if it is a bad northbridge, then you will need to decide if it is worthwhile to have the chipset replaced. It most likely will not be and you'll be better off using the machine with one RAM slot for the rest of it's life or selling it for parts.
If you have tested both of these components and find notheing wrong, it's a memory socket problem. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. You also won't be able to find sockets that use the Apple OEM color, since Apple doesn't like 3rd parties being able to repair their stuff. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible. It's best to remove this and put it on wax paper to preserve it.
In terms of sourcing the part, this machine uses a uncommon socket style. You're going to have a harder time finding the correct part but it's not impossible. The only thing that's special about the bottom slot is the plastic is black. It's not important to match this, so it's okay to get a socket that uses the wrong color plastic.
Since the top slot is so sensitive and easy to damage, it is absolutely imperative a quality hot air station is used to avoid damage. Do not use a cheap station since the odds of damage are much higher. It is also a good idea to use a lot of flux to make the solder flow quickly and minimize the heat exposure to the sockets.
If you have not performed such a repair and want to try, spend some time seing which technique works the best and offers the least amount of risk to the top RAM slot on the board. If you determine the job is above your skill level, don't mess with the board and send it to someone who can do the job correctly.
If you're able to repair the board, here's a link to the guide to remove the motherboard: [guide|4314]
While it is beyond the skill level of most people, the RAM slots can be replaced. Unfortunately if you want to have both RAM slots available, you will need to have this repair done and you don't want to replace the motherboard. If you can run large RAM modules on the remaining slot, this solution will work but your system will only be able to hold half of the memory it could before. However, it is easier and more accessible to the average person when compared to how difficult it is to repair the motherboard. This repair isn't something the average person can easily perform.
Before you replace the RAM socket, check if the northbridge has an issue and use a completely different set of memory. If this works, both memory modules likely have a problem and replacing the memory was enough to clear up the problem. In most cases, the problem lies with the RAM instead of the socket or chipsets.
However, if it is a bad northbridge, then you will need to decide if it is worthwhile to have the chipset replaced. It most likely will not be and you'll be better off using the machine with one RAM slot for the rest of it's life or selling it for parts.
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If you have tested both of these components and find notheing wrong, it's a memory socket problem. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. You also won't be able to find sockets that use the Apple OEM color, since Apple doesn't like 3rd parties being able to repair their stuff. You're going to have to settle for compatible sockets that are likely white. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible. It's best to remove this and put it on wax paper to preserve it.
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If you have tested both of these components and find notheing wrong, it's a memory socket problem. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. You also won't be able to find sockets that use the Apple OEM color, since Apple doesn't like 3rd parties being able to repair their stuff. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible. It's best to remove this and put it on wax paper to preserve it.
In terms of sourcing the part, this machine uses a uncommon socket style. You're going to have a harder time finding the correct part but it's not impossible. The only thing that's special about the bottom slot is the plastic is black. It's not important to match this, so it's okay to get a socket that uses the wrong color plastic.
Since the top slot is so sensitive and easy to damage, it is absolutely imperative a quality hot air station is used to avoid damage. Do not use a cheap station since the odds of damage are much higher. It is also a good idea to use a lot of flux to make the solder flow quickly and minimize the heat exposure to the sockets.
If you have not performed such a repair and want to try, spend some time seing which technique works the best and offers the least amount of risk to the top RAM slot on the board. If you determine the job is above your skill level, don't mess with the board and send it to someone who can do the job correctly.
If you're able to repair the board, here's a link to the guide to remove the motherboard: [guide|4314]
While it is beyond the skill level of most people, the RAM slots can be replaced. Unfortunately if you want to have both RAM slots available, you will need to have this repair done and you don't want to replace the motherboard. If you can run large RAM modules on the remaining slot, this solution will work but your system will only be able to hold half of the memory it could before. However, it is easier and more accessible to the average person when compared to how difficult it is to repair the motherboard. This repair isn't something the average person can easily perform.
Before you replace the RAM socket, check if the northbridge has an issue and use a completely different set of memory. If this works, both memory modules likely have a problem and replacing the memory was enough to clear up the problem. In most cases, the problem lies with the RAM instead of the socket or chipsets.
However, if it is a bad northbridge, then you will need to decide if it is worthwhile to have the chipset replaced. It most likely will not be and you'll be better off using the machine with one RAM slot for the rest of it's life or selling it for parts.
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If you have tested both of these components and find notheing wrong, it's a memory socket problem. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. You also won't be able to find sockets that use the Apple OEM color, since Apple doesn't like 3rd parties being able to repair their stuff. You're going to have to settle for compatible sockets that are likely white. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible. It's best to remove this and put it on wax paper to preserve it.
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In terms of sourcing the part, you should hope it's the lower slot since this one is going to be easier to locate then the top slot. It likely isn't proprietary but is not commonly used. The only thing that's special about the bottom slot is the plastic is black.
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If you have tested both of these components and find notheing wrong, it's a memory socket problem. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. You also won't be able to find sockets that use the Apple OEM color, since Apple doesn't like 3rd parties being able to repair their stuff. You're going to have to settle for compatible sockets that are likely white. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible. It's best to remove this and put it on wax paper to preserve it.
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In terms of sourcing the part, this machine uses a uncommon socket style. You're going to have a harder time finding the correct part but it's not impossible. The only thing that's special about the bottom slot is the plastic is black. It's not important to match this, so it's okay to get a socket that uses the wrong color plastic.
Since the top slot is so sensitive and easy to damage, it is absolutely imperative a quality hot air station is used to avoid damage. Do not use a cheap station since the odds of damage are much higher. It is also a good idea to use a lot of flux to make the solder flow quickly and minimize the heat exposure to the sockets.
If you have not performed such a repair and want to try, spend some time seing which technique works the best and offers the least amount of risk to the top RAM slot on the board. If you determine the job is above your skill level, don't mess with the board and send it to someone who can do the job correctly.
If you're able to repair the board, here's a link to the guide to remove the motherboard: [guide|4314]
While it is beyond the skill level of most people, the RAM slots can be replaced. Unfortunately if you want to have both RAM slots available, you will need to have this repair done and you don't want to replace the motherboard. If you can run large RAM modules on the remaining slot, this solution will work but your system will only be able to hold half of the memory it could before. However, it is easier and more accessible to the average person when compared to how difficult it is to repair the motherboard. This repair isn't something the average person can easily perform.
Before you replace the RAM socket, check if the northbridge has an issue and use a completely different set of memory. If this works, both memory modules likely have a problem and replacing the memory was enough to clear up the problem. In most cases, the problem lies with the RAM instead of the socket or chipsets.
However, if it is a bad northbridge, then you will need to decide if it is worthwhile to have the chipset replaced. It most likely will not be and you'll be better off using the machine with one RAM slot for the rest of it's life or selling it for parts.
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If you have tested both of these components and find notheing wrong, it's a memory socket problem. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. You also won't be able to find sockets that use the Apple OEM color, since Apple doesn't like 3rd parties being able to repair their stuff. You're going to have to settle for compatible sockets that are likely white. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible. It's best to remove this and put it on wax paper to preserve it.
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In terms of part sourcing the top slot is likely not Apple proprietary but it is not a common slot type used and will be harder to find because of that. The only thing that's special about the bottom slot is the color since it's a normal socket type used by most manufacturers.
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If you have tested both of these components and find notheing wrong, it's a memory socket problem. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. You also won't be able to find sockets that use the Apple OEM color, since Apple doesn't like 3rd parties being able to repair their stuff. You're going to have to settle for compatible sockets that are likely white. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible. It's best to remove this and put it on wax paper to preserve it.
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In terms of sourcing the part, you should hope it's the lower slot since this one is going to be easier to locate then the top slot. It likely isn't proprietary but is not commonly used. The only thing that's special about the bottom slot is the plastic is black.
Since the top slot is so sensitive and easy to damage, it is absolutely imperative a quality hot air station is used to avoid damage. Do not use a cheap station since the odds of damage are much higher. It is also a good idea to use a lot of flux to make the solder flow quickly and minimize the heat exposure to the sockets.
If you have not performed such a repair and want to try, spend some time seing which technique works the best and offers the least amount of risk to the top RAM slot on the board. If you determine the job is above your skill level, don't mess with the board and send it to someone who can do the job correctly.
If you're able to repair the board, here's a link to the guide to remove the motherboard: [guide|4314]
While it is beyond the skill level of most people, the RAM slots can be replaced. Unfortunately if you want to have both RAM slots available, you will need to have this repair done and you don't want to replace the motherboard. If you can run large RAM modules on the remaining slot, this solution will work but your system will only be able to hold half of the memory it could before. However, it is easier and more accessible to the average person when compared to how difficult it is to repair the motherboard. This repair isn't something the average person can easily perform.
Before you replace the RAM socket, check if the northbridge has an issue and use a completely different set of memory. If this works, both memory modules likely have a problem and replacing the memory was enough to clear up the problem. In most cases, the problem lies with the RAM instead of the socket or chipsets.
However, if it is a bad northbridge, then you will need to decide if it is worthwhile to have the chipset replaced. It most likely will not be and you'll be better off using the machine with one RAM slot for the rest of it's life or selling it for parts.
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However, since you know that the memory controller and RAM are still good it's likely the socket at this point. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. Be warned if you do this, you likely won't be able to find the Apple OEM parts and will need to resort to locating a socket that's compatible but uses the wrong color. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible.
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If you have tested both of these components and find notheing wrong, it's a memory socket problem. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. You also won't be able to find sockets that use the Apple OEM color, since Apple doesn't like 3rd parties being able to repair their stuff. You're going to have to settle for compatible sockets that are likely white. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible. It's best to remove this and put it on wax paper to preserve it.
In terms of part sourcing the top slot is likely not Apple proprietary but it is not a common slot type used and will be harder to find because of that. The only thing that's special about the bottom slot is the color since it's a normal socket type used by most manufacturers.
Since the top slot is so sensitive and easy to damage, it is absolutely imperative a quality hot air station is used to avoid damage. Do not use a cheap station since the odds of damage are much higher. It is also a good idea to use a lot of flux to make the solder flow quickly and minimize the heat exposure to the sockets.
If you have not performed such a repair and want to try, spend some time seing which technique works the best and offers the least amount of risk to the top RAM slot on the board. If you determine the job is above your skill level, don't mess with the board and send it to someone who can do the job correctly.
If you're able to repair the board, here's a link to the guide to remove the motherboard: [guide|4314]
If you want, you can consider the failed socket dead and get a single stick of RAM for the system. If you want to use 2 sticks again, you will need to replace the RAM socket.
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While it is beyond the skill level of most people, the RAM slots can be replaced. Unfortunately if you want to have both RAM slots available, you will need to have this repair done and you don't want to replace the motherboard. If you can run large RAM modules on the remaining slot, this solution will work but your system will only be able to hold half of the memory it could before. However, it is easier and more accessible to the average person when compared to how difficult it is to repair the motherboard. This repair isn't something the average person can easily perform.
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Before you even attempt a RAM socket replacement, check the northrbridge for a failure, and try using known good RAM. If you continue having problems with known good RAM and the memory controller is good, you have a bad slot. If it's a bad northbridge, then you will need to decide if the cost of getting a new chip installed is worth it or it's better to scrap the machine and sell it for parts.
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Before you replace the RAM socket, check if the northbridge has an issue and use a completely different set of memory. If this works, both memory modules likely have a problem and replacing the memory was enough to clear up the problem. In most cases, the problem lies with the RAM instead of the socket or chipsets.
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Since you know the memory controller is good and using known good RAM still did not work, it's safe to assume the memory slot is bad. If the top slot is bad, the part will be hard to source (it looks like it's Apple specific or a uncommon slot type). You can find it, but it's not easy. If the bottom slot is bad, the part should not be hard to find since it's just a standard slot that the vast majority of systems use.
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However, if it is a bad northbridge, then you will need to decide if it is worthwhile to have the chipset replaced. It most likely will not be and you'll be better off using the machine with one RAM slot for the rest of it's life or selling it for parts.
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'''IMPORTANT: The top RAM slot with the serial number is easily damaged if too much heat is used. If you do not shield it off well or use too much heat, you are very likely to damage it during the repair. You should only use a hot air station with good temperature control for this job. THIS IS AN ADVANCED REPAIR.'''
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However, since you know that the memory controller and RAM are still good it's likely the socket at this point. The difficulty of sourcing the part and doing the repair depends on which socket is bad but the top slot is much harder to replace then the bottom slot. Be warned if you do this, you likely won't be able to find the Apple OEM parts and will need to resort to locating a socket that's compatible but uses the wrong color. You will also lose the serial number sticker on the board if the top slot is bad if is is not transferred or it is burned, so try to keep it intact if possible.
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The key to avoid damaging the top slot is to use a good amount of flux to avoid having to as much heat,as well as a good hot air station. You absolutely do not want to use a cheap hot air station, as this increases the chance of top slot damage.
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In terms of part sourcing the top slot is likely not Apple proprietary but it is not a common slot type used and will be harder to find because of that. The only thing that's special about the bottom slot is the color since it's a normal socket type used by most manufacturers.
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Spend many hours studying what techniques damage the top RAM slot so you know what to not do. Once you do that, study what techniques work the best. If you get nervous at any point,you will probably get the repair wrong.Send the board to a shop who can do the repair for you at this point.
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Since the top slot is so sensitive and easy to damage, it is absolutely imperative a quality hot air station is used to avoid damage. Do not use a cheap station since the odds of damage are much higher. It is also a good idea to use a lot of flux to make the solder flow quickly and minimize the heat exposure to the sockets.
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If you are comfortable doing the repair or are willing to risk damaging the top RAM slot, here is a link to the guide on how to remove the motherboard, so you can do the repair. [guide|4314]
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If you have not performed such a repair and want to try, spend some time seing which technique works the best and offers the least amount of risk to the top RAM slot on the board. If you determine the job is above your skill level, don't mess with the board and send it to someone who can do the job correctly.
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If you're able to repair the board, here's a link to the guide to remove the motherboard: [guide|4314]
If you want, you can consider the failed socket dead and get a single stick of RAM for the system. If you want to use 2 sticks again, you will need to replace the RAM socket.
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Before you even attempt a RAM socket replacement, check the memory controller for a failure, and try using known good RAM. If you continue having problems with known good RAM and the memory controller is good, you have a bad slot. If it's a bad memory controller, then you will need to decide if the cost of getting a new chip installed is worth it or it's better to scrap the machine and sell it for parts.
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Before you even attempt a RAM socket replacement, check the northrbridge for a failure, and try using known good RAM. If you continue having problems with known good RAM and the memory controller is good, you have a bad slot. If it's a bad northbridge, then you will need to decide if the cost of getting a new chip installed is worth it or it's better to scrap the machine and sell it for parts.
Since you know the memory controller is good and using known good RAM still did not work, it's safe to assume the memory slot is bad. If the top slot is bad, the part will be hard to source (it looks like it's Apple specific or a uncommon slot type). You can find it, but it's not easy. If the bottom slot is bad, the part should not be hard to find since it's just a standard slot that the vast majority of systems use.
'''IMPORTANT: The top RAM slot with the serial number is easily damaged if too much heat is used. If you do not shield it off well or use too much heat, you are very likely to damage it during the repair. You should only use a hot air station with good temperature control for this job. THIS IS AN ADVANCED REPAIR.'''
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The key to avoid damaging the top slot is to use a good amount of flux to avoid having to as much heat, as well as a good hot air station. You absolutely do not want to use a cheap hot air station, as this increases the chance of top slot damage.
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Spend many hours studying what techniques damage the top RAM slot so you know what to not do. Once you do that, study what techniques work the best. If you get nervous at any point, you will probably get the repair wrong. Send the board to a shop who can do the repair for you at this point.
If you are comfortable doing the repair or are willing to risk damaging the top RAM slot, here is a link to the guide on how to remove the motherboard, so you can do the repair. [guide|4314]
Either get a single 8GB stick of RAM and consider the failed slot unusable or replace the RAM slot with a good one from a donor board.
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However, before you change the slot try different RAM first. It could just be bad RAM or the Mac does not like the RAM you installed. If this doesn't work, it's a bad slot. If you need RAM to do it quickly, use the stick in the good slot for the test.
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If you want, you can consider the failed socket dead and get a single stick of RAM for the system. If you want to use 2 sticks again, you will need to replace the RAM socket.
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The main problem is it's also a potential memory controller problem. If your memory controller is the problem a new RAM slot will not fix the problem. You're looking at replacing the nortbridge or motherboard.
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Before you even attempt a RAM socket replacement, check the memory controller for a failure, and try using known good RAM. If you continue having problems with known good RAM and the memory controller is good, you have a bad slot. If it's a bad memory controller, then you will need to decide if the cost of getting a new chip installed is worth it or it's better to scrap the machine and sell it for parts.
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The slot is replaceable, but it's considered an advanced repair. You can do it but unless you're good with component level repair, you will probably mess it up. The problem with the repair is unless you know what you're doing 110% of the way or do not shield it well before you start, there is a very good chance you will damage the top RAM slot (the one with the serial number) and it will be damaged. Simply put, it's not a beginner job.If you are not comfortable doing this, do not try to do it yourself. Send it to a shop who can do it without damaging the top RAM socket.
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Since you know the memory controller is good and using known good RAM still did not work, it's safe to assume the memory slot is bad. If the top slot is bad, the part will be hard to source (it looks like it's Apple specific or a uncommon slot type). You can find it, but it's not easy. If the bottom slot is bad, the part should not be hard to find since it's just a standard slot that the vast majority of systems use.
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The socket on the top of the motherboard looks Apple specific. It may not be, so I could be wrong. However, the one on the bottom is an industry standard slot that's easy to interchange. Hopefully the bad slot is the one that can be easily sourced.
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'''IMPORTANT: The top RAM slot with the serial number is easily damaged if too much heat is used. If you do not shield it off well or use too much heat, you are very likely to damage it during the repair. You should only use a hot air station with good temperature control for this job. THIS IS AN ADVANCED REPAIR.'''
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The key to avoid damaging the top slot is to use a good amount of flux to avoid having to as much heat, as well as a good hot air station. You absolutely do not want to use a cheap hot air station, as this increases the chance of top slot damage.
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Spend many hours studying what techniques damage the top RAM slot so you know what to not do. Once you do that, study what techniques work the best. If you get nervous at any point, you will probably get the repair wrong. Send the board to a shop who can do the repair for you at this point.
If you are comfortable doing the repair or are willing to risk damaging the top RAM slot, here is a link to the guide on how to remove the motherboard, so you can do the repair. [guide|4314]
Either get a single 8GB stick of RAM and consider the failed slot unusable or replace the RAM slot with a good one from a donor board.
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However, before you go out looking for a dead motherboard to get the slot from test it with different RAM. It could just be something wrong with the RAM. You can use the memory from the slot that doesn't have an issue first, since that is known good. If you do this and it still acts up, it's safe to assume the slot itself is at fault rather then the RAM.
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If you replace the slot, the only real downside I can think of is the difficulty of the repair. Yes, you can replace the slot on the board, but you need to be very good at motherboard level repair since the repair is very difficult and is easy to get wrong. If you remove the slot wrong, install it wrong or do something wrong your replacement slot will end up being damaged. Be prepared to get it wrong a few times or send the board off for professional repair if you do not feel comfortable doing it. The other problem is it can also be the memory controller. If the controller is bad no amount of RAM slot replacements will fix it; you will need a new northbridge or motherboard.
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'''Note: I do not recommend non Apple SODIMM slots, unless you can adapt the new slot to fit the board or find a replacement slot. Most of them are not likely to work.'''
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If you are comfortable doing the repair or are willing to risk damaging the motherboard, here is a link to the guide on how to remove the motherboard [guide|4314]
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However, before you change the slot try different RAM first. It could just be bad RAM or the Mac does not like the RAM you installed. If this doesn't work, it's a bad slot. If you need RAM to do it quickly, use the stick in the good slot for the test.
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The main problem is it's also a potential memory controller problem. If your memory controller is the problem a new RAM slot will not fix the problem. You're looking at replacing the nortbridge or motherboard.
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The slot is replaceable, but it's considered an advanced repair. You can do it but unless you're good with component level repair, you will probably mess it up. The problem with the repair is unless you know what you're doing 110% of the way or do not shield it well before you start, there is a very good chance you will damage the top RAM slot (the one with the serial number) and it will be damaged. Simply put, it's not a beginner job. If you are not comfortable doing this, do not try to do it yourself. Send it to a shop who can do it without damaging the top RAM socket.
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The socket on the top of the motherboard looks Apple specific. It may not be, so I could be wrong. However, the one on the bottom is an industry standard slot that's easy to interchange. Hopefully the bad slot is the one that can be easily sourced.
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If you are comfortable doing the repair or are willing to risk damaging the top RAM slot, here is a link to the guide on how to remove the motherboard, so you can do the repair. [guide|4314]
You can get a larger stick of RAM for the working slot, yes, that is the only real way most consumers will be able to deal with this
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If you know how to do SMD soldering and are handy at it, you can find a slot that will fit your computer and try replacing the slot, it's the slot itself that usually goes bad, but can be a memory controller issue too
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Here is the guide if you want to try this to remove the logicboard and can do such a thing and can find them, using Apple slots is sugested if you can get them, maybe you can use non Apple slots, but check the dimensions
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[guide|4314]
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Remember, if you choose to replace the RAM slot, only do so if you can handle it without damaging anything else, and if that does not fix it, it's propably the memory controller and will need a logicboard swap in that case
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Either get a single 8GB stick of RAM and consider the failed slot unusable or replace the RAM slot with a good one from a donor board.
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However, before you go out looking for a dead motherboard to get the slot from test it with different RAM. It could just be something wrong with the RAM. You can use the memory from the slot that doesn't have an issue first, since that is known good. If you do this and it still acts up, it's safe to assume the slot itself is at fault rather then the RAM.
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If you replace the slot, the only real downside I can think of is the difficulty of the repair. Yes, you can replace the slot on the board, but you need to be very good at motherboard level repair since the repair is very difficult and is easy to get wrong. If you remove the slot wrong, install it wrong or do something wrong your replacement slot will end up being damaged. Be prepared to get it wrong a few times or send the board off for professional repair if you do not feel comfortable doing it. The other problem is it can also be the memory controller. If the controller is bad no amount of RAM slot replacements will fix it; you will need a new northbridge or motherboard.
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'''Note: I do not recommend non Apple SODIMM slots, unless you can adapt the new slot to fit the board or find a replacement slot. Most of them are not likely to work.'''
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If you are comfortable doing the repair or are willing to risk damaging the motherboard, here is a link to the guide on how to remove the motherboard [guide|4314]
You can get a larger stick of RAM for the working slot, yes, that is the only real way most consumers will be able to deal with this
If you know how to do SMD soldering and are handy at it, you can find a slot that will fit your computer and try replacing the slot, it's the slot itself that usually goes bad, but can be a memory controller issue too
Here is the guide if you want to try this to remove the logicboard and can do such a thing and can find them, using Apple slots is sugested if you can get them, maybe you can use non Apple slots, but check the dimensions
[guide|4314]
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Remember, if you choose to replace the RAM slot, only do so if you can handle it without damaging anything else, and if that does not fix it, it's the memory controller and will need a logicboard swap in that case
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Remember, if you choose to replace the RAM slot, only do so if you can handle it without damaging anything else, and if that does not fix it, it's propably the memory controller and will need a logicboard swap in that case
You can get a larger stick of RAM for the working slot, yes, that is the only real way most consumers will be able to deal with this
If you know how to do SMD soldering and are handy at it, you can find a slot that will fit your computer and try replacing the slot, it's the slot itself that usually goes bad, but can be a memory controller issue too
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Here is the guide if you want to try this to remove the logicboard and can do such a thing
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Here is the guide if you want to try this to remove the logicboard and can do such a thing and can find them, using Apple slots is sugested if you can get them, maybe you can use non Apple slots, but check the dimensions
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Remember, if you choose to replace the RAM slot, only do so if you can handle it without damaging anything else, and if that does not fix it, it's the memory controller and will need a logicboard swap in that case
You can get a larger stick of RAM for the working slot, yes, that is the only real way most consumers will be able to deal with this
If you know how to do SMD soldering and are handy at it, you can find a slot that will fit your computer and try replacing the slot, it's the slot itself that usually goes bad, but can be a memory controller issue too
Here is the guide if you want to try this to remove the logicboard and can do such a thing
[guide|4314]
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Remember, if you choose to replace the RAM slot, only do so if you can handle it without damaging anything else
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Remember, if you choose to replace the RAM slot, only do so if you can handle it without damaging anything else, and if that does not fix it, it's the memory controller and will need a logicboard swap in that case
You can get a larger stick of RAM for the working slot, yes, that is the only real way most consumers will be able to deal with this
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If you know how to do SMD soldering and are handy at it, you can find a slot that will fit your computer and try replacing the slot, it's the slot itself that usually goes bad
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If you know how to do SMD soldering and are handy at it, you can find a slot that will fit your computer and try replacing the slot, it's the slot itself that usually goes bad, but can be a memory controller issue too
Here is the guide if you want to try this to remove the logicboard and can do such a thing
You can get a larger stick of RAM for the working slot, yes, that is the only real way most consumers will be able to deal with this
If you know how to do SMD soldering and are handy at it, you can find a slot that will fit your computer and try replacing the slot, it's the slot itself that usually goes bad
Here is the guide if you want to try this to remove the logicboard and can do such a thing
You can get a larger stick of RAM for the working slot, yes, that is the only real way most consumers will be able to deal with this
If you know how to do SMD soldering and are handy at it, you can find a slot that will fit your computer and try replacing the slot, it's the slot itself that usually goes bad
Here is the guide if you want to try this to remove the logicboard and can do such a thing