Ram problem?

[jeebob2112]

Haven't seen a post about this exact problem so I figured I'd give this a try.

A few days ago, I was having trouble with my macbook (2nd gen I think). It was constantly needing to be restarted before it gave up entirely and wouldn't start up at all. I tried troubleshooting and found that it worked fine after removing one of the ram sticks. So I bought new ram hoping it was really this simple. After installing both sticks, the computer started fine and ran without any problems. However, as soon as I replaced the battery, the computer would no longer start up. Removed the battery and it was fine. So I removed the new ram from the slot that was originally giving me problems and suddenly the computer runs fine with or without the battery. Any suggestions?

 

[arjen92]

mmm, that sounds weird. Just to be sure, you reset PRAM and NVRAM?

I have heard people say to unplug the mac (for a minute) to drain the RAM from power. It makes sure the memory is really empty. Perhaps this is what happens when you remove the battery.

 

[farmhillbob]

macbook problems

this might help you - I got this from a computer geek at a mac shoppe in san jose. maybe this can help your situation by resetting the smc

give this a try:

Shut down the computer.
Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
Remove the battery.
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Release the power button.
Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.

 

[jeebob2112]

No luck with any of these, unfortunately.

Just realized that even with the battery out, I can only use the computer for about 10 min or so without it crashing when the 2nd stick is in. Still no problems with just the one.