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If RAM is pulled from a "working computer" then that RAM should be working

  • AGREE

    Votes: 16 55.2%
  • DISSAGREE

    Votes: 5 17.2%
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    Votes: 8 27.6%

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TommyLee

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Original poster
Jan 23, 2004
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If RAM is pulled from a "working computer" then that RAM should be working, because if it was bad RAM, the machine would not operate properly?

I bought some RAM from a guy on eBay and in the description he said it was pulled from a "working computer", but it's defective. I think he's a damn liar and I'm, disputing it with Paypal/eBay.
 
Or it could have been damaged by static when he removed it (but he'd have no way of knowing this).
 
Macs have been known to be pickier about RAM modules than some other computers. Your Mac could simply be rejecting a module which passed the test in another computer. I fear he could be telling the truth.
 
Macs have been known to be pickier about RAM modules than some other computers. Your Mac could simply be rejecting a module which passed the test in another computer. I fear he could be telling the truth.

No one said anything about compatibility.
It is the exact same ram stick that's currently in the machine. The stick i bought is dead. The circuit is not being completed and it looks like one of the cells is loose.
 
Possible DOA.... Mabye a static shock killed in transit, however it can be partially the dudes fault for not better shipping a electronic part..
 
What is that 3rd choice in your poll????

Anyway, could have been damaged in transit. How did he ship it?

It might be better to go with the post office and file for insurance. You may be able to get a brand new stick, rather than messing around with PayPal and eBay and just getting your $20 back, or whatever you paid for it.
 
And we have a winner!!

Or it could have been damaged by static when he removed it (but he'd have no way of knowing this).


I work in IT, & have seen this happen on numerous occasions from Collegues whom aren't as careful as myself..:cool:
 
I work in IT, & have seen this happen on numerous occasions from Collegues whom aren't as careful as myself..:cool:

did IT for 8 years part time and some ram sticks really stick and are hard to remove without possibly damaging

i have been lucky but heard that removing ram is the scariest part
 
It might be better to go with the post office and file for insurance. You may be able to get a brand new stick, rather than messing around with PayPal and eBay and just getting your $20 back, or whatever you paid for it.

I think this is your best option because paypal may not side with you and it could take a long time to deal with it, would file the insurance and be glad that you were smart enough to get the insurance on it
 
I said it would work, but...

Just because it works in one computer doesn't mean it doesn't work in another. It might be fine in his computer, but if your computer has just slightly lower tolerances, it won't work.

You're right to try and get a refund.
 
I said it would work, but...

Just because it works in one computer doesn't mean it doesn't work in another. It might be fine in his computer, but if your computer has just slightly lower tolerances, it won't work.

You're right to try and get a refund.

agreed. Since you paid for insurance and it is a defective item, you should receive a refund, and it's the sellers responsibility to file the claim and get a refund through the carrier.
 
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