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General Memory/RAM issue and fix

Problem Memory gets heated. (The service engineer is attending to a complaint that the computer is hanging frequently. At this time this problem is observed). Remedy Check what type of RAM is present and at what frequency it is rated to operate. Check the motherboard manual to determine what frequencies and type of RAM can be used. Check this memory module in another computer. If the memory module works fine in another computer, it may be because of compatibility problems. Replace the new memory module in the memory slot. Problem No improvement in system performance, even after upgrading to a new processor   Remedy Check whether the POST shows this processor and its actual speed. If it is not so, check the CMOS settings to set the processor speed to its rated value. Run Disk Cleanup utility to clean and free up hard disk space. Run Disk Defragmentation to improve the performance. Check if there i...