Memtest shows error. RAM re-seat and it comes out clean.

Surgikill

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Alright I have a majorly odd problem on my hands. I thought I had fixed this problem in my other thread. I have run the laptop for approximately a day and it crashed. I ran Memtest and it came up with errors within the first pass. I removed the bottom of the laptop and re-seated the RAM (I removed it from the slot and then I replaced it.) I then put the base plate of the laptop back on and ran Memtest again and it has not detected any errors. This is extremely odd. What would you all suggest about fixing this? It seems as if there is a problem with the slot on the motherboard, or the RAM may become un-seated in use (This seems very odd because the ram is seated into the slot firmly and will not budge.) Another thing I was thinking was that the bios may be causing problems somewhere but I am not sure if it would affect the RAM in Memtest. This is very frustrating seeing as I can get absolutely no work done for school and I cannot diagnose the problem.

Any tips or help will be appreciated. Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8, Kali
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY TouchSmart m6 Sleekbook
    CPU
    i5 4200 u
    Memory
    8gb DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4400
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
Best bet is to contact RAM manufacturer for full replacement of RAM. Ask for and specifically request a matched set.

Issues will be gone and in the worst case scenario (that will not happen anyway hah) - you will rule out RAM defect like this.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
Best bet is to contact RAM manufacturer for full replacement of RAM. Ask for and specifically request a matched set.

Issues will be gone and in the worst case scenario (that will not happen anyway hah) - you will rule out RAM defect like this.

I was going through HP online chat support. You think I should just contact A-DATA directly?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8, Kali
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY TouchSmart m6 Sleekbook
    CPU
    i5 4200 u
    Memory
    8gb DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4400
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
Yeah, sure. Definitely worth a shot.

HP is probably taking you through level 1 support, huh?

(Did you reboot the machine? hahahahah) :)

Simply tell A-DATA that Memtest has found errors and your bios is set well. They won't even likely want to hear anything else.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
Just talked to A-Data. Got an RMA request going. Hopefully this fixes it, but they said they would probably repair the RAM stick instead of sending a new one.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8, Kali
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY TouchSmart m6 Sleekbook
    CPU
    i5 4200 u
    Memory
    8gb DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4400
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
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