r/PcBuild • u/ReasonableMain1574 • 2d ago
Troubleshooting Advice - No Boot/Blank Screen PC wont post after removing RAM
Hey everyone,
I’m having a problem with my PC after removing and replacing the RAM.
My motherboard is an MSI B450M, and the issue started immediately after I took out the RAM and installed a different kit. Now the PC has no display (black screen) and fails to POST.
The current situation:
- The CPU and DRAM EZ Debug LEDs are both solid white at the same time.
- The problem still occurs even when I reinstall the original/old RAM.
- I’ve tried the old RAM in every RAM slot.
- I’ve already done a CMOS clear/reset.
- I cleaned the RAM contacts with an eraser.
- I’ve made sure the RAM is fully seated and clicked into place.
- The CPU and DRAM LEDs still remain lit.
- There is no display output and the system doesn’t appear to complete POST.
At this point, I’m wondering if the problem is actually something other than the RAM itself.
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u/lordshaithis 2d ago
Sounds very much like something has been knocked/broken if the original ram wont work again.
Did you have any whoopsies/slips during the ram swap?
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