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Problems installing memory on a computer?
My husband went to Best Buy and bought some "memory" to add to our computer. He does stuff w/ the computer all the time, so I trust him to do it right. Well, he installed it, hooks everything back up, turns on the computer, and all of a sudden it smells like burning plastic. He disconnects everything and takes out the new memory... The thing is covered w/ scorch marks and some brown melted liquid-type stuff. My computer, however, is fine.
Has anyone ever heard of anything like this happening? Could it be something w/ my computer or is it more than likely a defect in the memory chip he bought? I don't want my computer bursting into flames next time he tries to install memory.
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
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As for your computer I am glad you got it out in time the same thing happened to my friend and it ruined their computer. The geek squad came out to their house and said they fried the motherboard ( I think) and because the warranty had run out it cost them 159.00 plus tax -a computer -and they got $ back for the memory card they bought.
I will plan on buying a new computer 1st because after hearing this happen to someone else - I am now not interested.
They were told that the instance was unusual and doesn't happen...
- Anonymous1 decade ago
he may had inserted it in the wrong way or not seated properly.
this would cause the memory module to heat up and cause smoke.