Computer stops working

[Beard06]

I can't even run the Memtest because my computer stops working in a middle of a checking process.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

I can't even run the Memtest because my computer stops working in a middle of a checking process.

Ok how many RAM cards do you have installed? Try taking one out and then booting back up again and trying it, then if it does it again out the card back in and take another out, and so on until you have no problems.

 

[Beard06]

My computer is old (2004) and there is installed only one RAM card.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

My computer is old (2004) and there is installed only one RAM card.

Ok, well, do you have another RAM card to put in it?

 

[Beard06]

Mmm, no.

 

[S.T.A.R.S.]

Then take scissors and cut that RAM card on half and you will have 2
Lol I am just kidding haha

Take that RAM memory chip out,clean it and also clean ALL RAM memory slots on your motherboard chip completely.Be sure that there is NO dust on your RAM memory chip and in the RAM memory slots on your motherboard chip.
Here is the picture of that RAM memory chip and RAM memory slots on the motherboard chip to see what I mean:

So be sure that both things are completely clean!
After you cleaned them both completely,try putting that RAM memory chip in different slots on your motherboard.It can be that your slot where RAM memory chip currently is is bad and not the RAM chip itself even though that is very unlikely,but be sure you try that too.So try with ALL RAM slots!





Cheers!

 

[lucasbytegenius]

And those are your parts that are currently drying after their dishwasher trip I assume?

 

[Nanobyte]

For future reference, memtest86 that was on the link I posted 35 posts ago runs from boot. Any crap going on with your OS or drivers or other software don't come into play so there is a better chance of completing the test.

 

[S.T.A.R.S.]

And those are your parts that are currently drying after their dishwasher trip I assume?

No lol.I found those images on google.My parts are cleaner and more shinny xD (Joke of course xD )

 

[Beard06]

I have tried to put RAM memory chips to all spots, I've cleaned everything. First time, my computer didn't even booted up. Next two times it booted but still the problem occurs. What I have to do NOW?

 

[cabinfever1977]

Replace your memory chip (there not too much money), keep your old one in a safe place just incase you want to use it again.

If that doesnt work you will need to format your hard drive and reinstall windows and drivers and other stuff(clean install). Should work like new,unless any fans inside your computer are not working or your computer is loaded with dust.