on 4/25/04 5:03 PM, B Gardner at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I was wondering what would cause a 6500 to have random crashes. Could > bad RAM cause problems? > > I have 9.1 loaded in basic form so no 3rd party problems. I have a 4 GB > HD Apple Quantum so I assume it is made for a Mac. Did you use *Drive Setup* to scan the HD for bad blocks? > I have two 64 MB RAM modules installed. Apple says that a 6500 needs *EDO* RAM.....but I've used *FPM* with no problem. Bad or improperly seated RAM will give you a "broken glass" sound, in most cases. > Is this Mac prone to crashes and freezes? Also....pull the logic board and closely inspect all of the gold pins on the "business-end". One detached pin can reek havoc and cause random crashes. > If anyone has any ideas or has the same problem, please respond. Good luck Mikie > Thanks, > Byron >
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