Before cleaning the RAM in your computer, you should unplug it and set aside a clean workspace. This will prevent any static electricity that can accumulate from the electrical components. To remove the RAM, you can unscrew the clips on the slots at either end of the RAM. Some motherboards also have fixed RAM slots. Afterwards, reassemble the RAM on a clean surface. If you can, use a cotton swab to clean the RAM and wipe it clean with a rag.
Removing RAM
You can
remove the RAM in your PC for upgrading it, but you need to know how to do it
safely. The first step to removing RAM is to make sure that it is disconnected
from the motherboard. You can do this by pushing the tabs on the DIMM slots
downward. Depending on the motherboard, there may be one or more DIMM slots.
Make sure you press down the tabs on all of them to release the memory module.
You
should check the speed and voltage of the RAM in your computer. This is because
your PC may not start properly if the RAM is not correctly installed. You can
set these values manually by consulting the manufacturer's manual, or you can
use the System Properties window to check your RAM. RAM will be listed at the
bottom of the System Properties window. If it is not listed there, then remove
the RAM. If your PC still refuses to boot, remove it completely and replace it
with a new one.
Unplug
any external USB devices and accessories from your computer. You must open your
PC casing and remember where the screws are. Be sure to discharge static
electricity before you remove the RAM module. Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the PC's sensitive internal components. Once you have removed the RAM module,
locate the second one located directly underneath it. When you remove the first
one, remember to wipe down the case with rubbing alcohol or a soft cloth to
prevent any dust from clinging to it.
Cleaning RAM with a cotton swab
To
begin cleaning the RAM, you'll need to remove the old RAM module and the dust
and debris it has collected. If the eraser is dirty, use canned air to blow it
off. Then, moisten a cotton swab with alcohol. To avoid leaving dust and fibers
behind, wipe the swab with a cloth before it touches the RAM.
If the
RAM doesn't work, you'll need to clean it. Start by opening up the RAM bay.
This will reveal two or eight RAM modules. Holding the modules by their edges,
you can spray rubbing alcohol over them. After the alcohol dries, wipe off any
residue with a soft cloth or cotton swab. Afterward, use a cotton swab
moistened with rubbing alcohol to clean the RAM connections. You can also use
different softwares of Ram cleaners for PC to improve its performance.
After
cleaning the RAM contacts, you'll need to remove the RAM module from your
computer. You should then wipe off the dust and debris on it with a soft brush
or a cotton swab. Make sure to wipe off the eraser's dirty end as you go.
Repeat this process as needed until you're satisfied with the results. You can
use a soft paintbrush, a cloth, or a cotton swab to wipe off the RAM contacts.
Using Task Manager to monitor RAM usage
There
are a couple of ways to monitor RAM usage. While Task Manager is the preferred
method for monitoring CPU use, Resource Monitor is also a good option for
monitoring memory usage. In the Resource Monitor interface, you can see how
much RAM your system has available and what processes are using it. It will
also automatically look for highlighted programs to see how much RAM they are
using. To view memory usage, open the Resource Monitor application and
double-click the Memory tab to see a graph of the amount of RAM being used by
each process.
If you're trying to monitor RAM usage manually, you'll probably need to make a data collector set. To create a data collector set, go to Data Logs, and choose Memory and Performance counters. Next, click Add to add the counter to your live graph. Once you've added a counter, you can save and exit the data collection window. The data collected from this tool will appear for the last 15 minutes.
Another way to monitor RAM usage is to run the Windows Task Manager. The Task Manager will show you how much RAM each program is using, and you can change its settings accordingly. For instance, if RAM usage is high, you can uninstall the programs that use the most RAM and run them offline. Other ways to reduce the RAM usage are to install more RAM. These are some of the most common ways to monitor RAM usage.
