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hafaphoto
10-21-07, 11:25 PM
Well, long story short, I had some Crucial Balistix RAM go bad on me. I RMA'd them and got some 'new' RAM from Crucial. Works ok, but the heatspreader is not making contact on on of the chips. I contacted Crucial, and they were nice enough to send me a prepaid UPS label for yet another RMA. So I pull the RAM, package it like they want it, double box it and am ready to send it back for a RMA on their dime.

But wait, where is my RMA number? :mad:



From Crucial:

Hello Eric,

Thank you for contacting us. Please write your RMA number on the outside of your package and return the product to Crucial Technology within 10 business days. A prepaid UPS label will be sent to 'myemailaddress.com', to cover the return shipping for your second RMA.

Send your return to:
RMA Dept - RMA #
3475 E. Commercial Ct.
Meridian, ID 83642

Please return the product to Crucial and package each piece individually in an antistatic bag(s) or place appropriately in the slots of ESD tray(s) and ship in any sturdy box. Please follow this process so that the product does not receive any damage while being returned. Crucial will not be responsible for damage to an improperly packaged product. Please retain shipping information, including tracking numbers, until your account or original credit card has been credited by Crucial or until you receive a replacement product. When returning any non-memory item (graphics card, flash drive, or card reader), in order to receive full credit you must also return all accessories (cables, manuals, or CDs) that shipped with the product. If accessories are missing, $5 will be deducted from your refund.

If your product has a modification that is not covered by our limited warranty, we regret that we cannot issue you a refund or replace the product.

Resellers: To avoid a restocking fee and/or refusal of your RMA, remove any labels and glue residue that you may have added to the product(s), leaving the OEM, Crucial, or Rendition labels intact.

If you have further questions, please contact our sales and support department. Try our online chat service at http://www.crucial.com/company/contacts.asp. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mountain Time). At Crucial, we are committed to providing high-quality products and reliable service and support.

Best Regards,

Kicki Lindahl
Direct Sales and Support Representative
Tel: (800) 336-8896
Fax: (208) 363-5501
mailto:crucial.service@micron.com

AHH, I did edit my email address, but that is all. I have the UPS label and all. Well, everything but a RMA number!

WTF!? At Crucial, we are committed to providing high-quality products and reliable service and support. Yes, I am feeling the love and support.

This is worse than pulling teeth.

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thideras
10-21-07, 11:28 PM
Maybe he just forgot, it happens. I'd send an email and I'm sure he will give you an RMA number.

Mistakes happen ;)

hafaphoto
10-21-07, 11:45 PM
I agree, most likely he or she just forgot to properly fill out the email. Just like the person who put the heatspreader on the RAM did not do his/her job properly. This is RAM I got from a RMA, with an obvious problem with the heatspreader. Not a good sign to me.

Eric

thideras
10-22-07, 12:21 AM
I agree, most likely he or she just forgot to properly fill out the email. Just like the person who put the heatspreader on the RAM did not do his/her job properly. This is RAM I got from a RMA, with an obvious problem with the heatspreader. Not a good sign to me.

EricWell, both may be automatically operated. Mistakes happen, that is inevitable.

Now, if the company refuses to fix the problem, that is entirely a different story ;)

xb1az3x
10-22-07, 11:04 AM
I had fantastic customer service when dealing with RMAs through Crucial. I'm sure you could just ask for the RMA# and they will give it to you. Rebates, through whatever service Crucial uses to process them, are terrible and they don't like to give you your money.

hafaphoto
10-22-07, 10:26 PM
Crucial has apologized and has provided me with a RMA#, and extended the RMA and free shipping label time frame.

I just hope I get RAM that works properly.

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hafaphoto
10-29-07, 11:26 PM
Crucial has shipped me something today. Hopefully it will work properly.

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thideras
10-29-07, 11:34 PM
Crucial has shipped me something today. Hopefully it will work properly.

E:beer:If it starts on fire, video's please.

hafaphoto
11-01-07, 11:00 PM
I got my ram from Crucial. They sent back the same junk that I sent to them. The heatspreader is not in contact with the chips on one stick. :bang head

I am at a loss on this. This is the second RMA with them and they can't seem to do anything but seal the RAM up and send it back to me, then agree it is defective. WTF?

Honestly, I am going to wait untill Friday or Monday before I call them. Very frustrating. Got some picts though.

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muddocktor
11-01-07, 11:58 PM
Man, that is a pretty raunchy looking job they did applying the heatspreader, for sure. It almost looks like someone had tried prying it off or something of that nature. Have you tried the ram out to see if it actually works?

hafaphoto
11-02-07, 12:07 AM
No, I have not tried it. The previous, and most likely the same stuff I have now would run just fine.

My issue is this: If I removed the heatspreader, I would void the warranty. I get them with the warranty in question...

I have 2 people who watched me open the package, and I showed them the gap between the heatspreader and the chips. I have nothing to gain by making stuff up.

Farfed up deal. Poor quality control from Crucial in my opinion.

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hafaphoto
11-02-07, 11:44 AM
Got off the phone with Crucial a little while ago. Seems they had a batch of RAM with defective heatspreader clips... So they are going to upgrade me to 2x1Gb sticks and crossship them to me. I will post back with results.

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muddocktor
11-02-07, 11:54 AM
Glad to hear that Crucial is sorting out your problem and also admitting that they turned out a batch of defective heatspreader clips. My dealings with Crucial with RMA's in the past were always a great experience.

hafaphoto
11-06-07, 12:33 AM
Got my new RAM today, seems to be working just fine. Not sure what the best memory timings are for this stuff, but all seems well at 'stock'.

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MadMan007
11-06-07, 12:41 AM
Not that this matters but is that DDR1? It sure doesn't look like BGA Ram chips to me.

hafaphoto
11-06-07, 11:05 PM
Yes, that is plain old DDR RAM.

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