I think I killed my computer

[shunut]

My computer only had 512mb of RAM so I decided to upgrade. I ordered 2gb of new RAM (2 x 1gb). I got it today, installed it, now my computer doesn't work. Specifically my monitor will not come on. I've tried multiple monitors and monitor cables with no luck. I put the old RAM cards back in and the monitor still doesn't work. The RAM I purchased I know is compatible with my motherboard, so that can't be the problem, especially if I put the old RAM back in and it still doesn't work. I have run out of ideas. I've checked all the connections and nothing seems to be loose. I thought maybe its the video card, but my video card is integrated into my motherboard. Any ideas?

[TheRedBarron]

It could still be the video section of the chipset, I would buy a cheap vid card and toss it in see what happens

[HelpDeskHustler]

only 512 im rollin on 128.

I'd make sure nothing came loose or got pinched when you took apart the case.

[durrell]

Catch me on AIM when you can and I'll try to tell you a few things to check.

[UKwithPride]

Did you try a different computer on the monitor or a different monitor on the computer?

[durrell]

Originally Posted by UKwithPride

Did you try a different computer on the monitor or a different monitor on the computer?

He switched back to old RAM and it worked. So it's not the monitor.

[HeadShot]

ooooohhhhh, sounds like static discharge boom boom. did ya ground your self befor tuching your computer. also unpluging it and pressing the power to completely de-energize it befor working on it. all ya need to do befor working on it is to de-energize it and then ground yourself to the case. thats how I "accidentaly" f'd up a laptop.

you could have zaped something.

or the ram is in wrong.

If you put any hardware on a motherboard incorrectaly all you will see at start up is a black screen of death.

oh...are you sure your motherboard can handle 2 gb of ram. that could also be a problem. on my comp I can only have a max of 1.24 Gb any more and my comp will not work. ie black screen of death.

also you could try cleaning the connectors with asopropyl alcohol and q-tips. alcohol dose not damage electronics. and the q-tips fit anywere.
And dust bunnies could make a problem with arcing..you could try using some air to blow it out..

[durrell]

lol, I can't tell you how many times I've worked on my computer with it still plugged in.

He got it working with the old RAM so I really don't think he zapped anything.

[Nader]

im going with bad/wrong ram on this one.

[Nenkitsune]

I wonder if 2gigs is too much for his motherboard. That, or the ram is DOA