flowerst
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Q: RAM slot not functioning?

On my 2006 iMac, RAM slot 0 does not seem to read any memory. I have tried both a 1 and 2GB stick, but it only shows that slot 1 is full in System Profiler. I'm not sure if I am doing something wrong or if the slot is just faulty. What should I do?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jun 2, 2015 4:35 AM

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Q: RAM slot not functioning?

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  • by rkaufmann87,

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Jun 2, 2015 6:11 AM in response to flowerst
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    Jun 2, 2015 6:11 AM in response to flowerst

    Use only Crucial or OWC (www.macsales.com) RAM. It is possible the slot is faulty however it is more likely that it is a RAM issue or the RAM is not seated fully.

  • by den.thed,

    den.thed den.thed Jun 2, 2015 6:13 AM in response to flowerst
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    Jun 2, 2015 6:13 AM in response to flowerst

    Either the module is not fully seating or the slot is bad. If the slot is bad, then all you can do is install a 2GB module in the good slot.

     

    Also, exactly which 2006 17" iMac do you have.....?

    see > How to identify iMac models - Apple Support

     

    The Early 2006 Core Duo 17" models memory controller only supports 2GB.

    It will only work with a total of 2GB  (1 + 1 = 2 or 2 + 0 = 2)

     

    The Late 2006 Core 2 Duo 17" models memory controller only supports 3GB.

    It will work with 2, 3 or 4GB