Memory keeps going out

[adr7704]

I have a Compaq CQ60-215DX Running Windows Vista. Also has AMD Athlon-x2 64bit and Nvidia Graphics card. Having problem with memory going out. I replaced it about a month ago and now has gone out again. Has anybody heard of this problem before. Also computer has a bad battery can this be the cause.


Thanks
Alan

[b700029]

Re: Memory keeps going out

By "memory going out" you mean dying RAM?

Check the RAM voltage regulator, it may be overvolting them.

[Toasty]

Re: Memory keeps going out

Bad power supply.

[shovenose]

Re: Memory keeps going out

Bad power supply.

I second this. Also check for bad caps on the motherboard.

[yyonline]

Re: Memory keeps going out

CQ60 is a laptop, making bad caps unlikely.

I've seen a few HP laptops with AMD chips where the CPU memory controller is going bad. This usually results in one bad memory slot. If you put the "bad" memory in another computer, does it work? If so, try replacing the CPU, which contains the memory controller.

[adr7704]

Re: Memory keeps going out

CQ60 is a laptop, making bad caps unlikely.

I've seen a few HP laptops with AMD chips where the CPU memory controller is going bad. This usually results in one bad memory slot. If you put the "bad" memory in another computer, does it work? If so, try replacing the CPU, which contains the memory controller.

You were correct one memory slot is bad. Not sure replacing CPU is within my abilities. Works ok using one slot. Should I try to replace CPU or just leave like is.

[shovenose]

Re: Memory keeps going out

is the CPU soldered on? Or in some sort of socket?

[dumpystig]

Re: Memory keeps going out

Sorry, off topic, but, hey Shovey, hows the new toy?

[adr7704]

Re: Memory keeps going out

I have not opened case so I do not know.

[dumpystig]

Re: Memory keeps going out

I have not opened case so I do not know.

I would suggest that should be your next move, but somehow I get the feeling you're not comfortable or experienced with doing stuff like this...?

[ratdude747]

Re: Memory keeps going out

You were correct one memory slot is bad. Not sure replacing CPU is within my abilities. Works ok using one slot. Should I try to replace CPU or just leave like is.

replacw the cpu. it sounds harder than it is... just make sure you have an empty egg carton to organize your screws.

this is also a good time to clean out the cooling system... they often get clogged with dust.

according to google images, it uses a socketed cpu.

[adr7704]

Re: Memory keeps going out

Can anybody tell me where I can get an inexpensive CPU it shows to be AMD Athlon Dualcore QL-62 2.00 GHZ 32 bit.

[yyonline]

Re: Memory keeps going out

I can't find the service manual on HP's site anymore, but you can download a copy here:

That gives you pretty good directions for how to disassemble and replace the CPU. I'd strongly advise you to label your screws, and not rely solely on the manual as I've found HP's manuals sometimes give incorrect screw sizes.

That CPU is no longer in production. eBay is probably the easiest way of finding a used pull.

[adr7704]

Re: Memory keeps going out

Are there any new CPU's that will work in this motherboard.