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Over the course of 6 months, I noticed my PC performance dropping due to RAM shortage, but after purchasing a new stick of RAM for my PC, occasionally the stick could not be read no matter how many times I properly seated it. And what makes matters worst is that the old stick had no issues when I tested both sticks. Is it possible to replace the RAM slots on the motherboard or must I get a replacement motherboard for a properly functioning RAM slot?

try using heirens boot disk, or if you use windows 7 lokk up on start menu : memory and you will see some options like, windows memory diagnostic and diagnose your computers memory problems

If your laptop is running progressively slower and the hard drive activity LED is blinking constantly, use this Lenovo IdeaPad U530 Touch is Running Progressively Slower problem page for possible causes and solutions.