If it’s still under warranty, why wouldn’t you try to RMA it first?
You can try… but several manufacturers are opting to refund you what you paid for the product, instead of replacing it, per their warranty terms. Terms that never were an issue before. And obviously what you paid years ago won’t get you anywhere near a similar product now.
to add… (mainly for the benefit of others who may come across this)
most ram, purchased new at retail from a legit or ‘authorized’ merchant or store should be covered by a manufacturers warranty. those sellers on amazon marketplace with random ‘kdfguuugggu’ names probably not selling warranty-eligible products. you would more than likely need a proof of purchase receipt to show when and from where you purchased the ram.
if it was in a prebuilt or major oem (dell, hp, lenovo, etc) system you’re usually at the mercy of the builder and its system warranty. if purchased direct, the seller should have record of the system purchase. if purchased at retail, same deal as above–need the receipt.
if the ram was acquired as used product, you’re probably out’a luck.
Return Merchandise Authorisation. It means to return a product to the seller or to the manufacturer because it is defective, and ask for a replacement.
If it’s still under warranty, why wouldn’t you try to RMA it first?
You can try… but several manufacturers are opting to refund you what you paid for the product, instead of replacing it, per their warranty terms. Terms that never were an issue before. And obviously what you paid years ago won’t get you anywhere near a similar product now.
But OP would still get something.
worth asking anyway… but if they demand the pair back and only offer a refund, you’re losing money over keeping a single stick probably.
Sure? I don’t know what RMA stands for lol
Return Merchandise Authorization. Return it to the manufacturer for a replacement
to add… (mainly for the benefit of others who may come across this)
most ram, purchased new at retail from a legit or ‘authorized’ merchant or store should be covered by a manufacturers warranty. those sellers on amazon marketplace with random ‘kdfguuugggu’ names probably not selling warranty-eligible products. you would more than likely need a proof of purchase receipt to show when and from where you purchased the ram.
if it was in a prebuilt or major oem (dell, hp, lenovo, etc) system you’re usually at the mercy of the builder and its system warranty. if purchased direct, the seller should have record of the system purchase. if purchased at retail, same deal as above–need the receipt.
if the ram was acquired as used product, you’re probably out’a luck.
Warranty claim
Warranty exchange basically
Return Merchandise Authorisation. It means to return a product to the seller or to the manufacturer because it is defective, and ask for a replacement.