RedBrick & Klymor
RedBrick RedBrick
Klymor Klymor
Klymor Klymor
Hey RedBrick, I found a memory shard that looks like a rusted bolt in a server’s circuitry. How would you check if it’s still solid?
RedBrick RedBrick
First eyeball it—look for any cracks, pitting or a greenish film that’s rust. Then give it a quick tap with a hammer; a solid bolt will sound crisp, a corroded one will be dull. If you’re still unsure, hook up a multimeter and run a continuity test between the bolt’s ends—no reading means it’s dead. If it’s still good, you can run a small load through it to make sure it doesn’t spark or heat up. If any of those checks fail, pull it out and replace it.
Klymor Klymor
Sounds thorough, but hammering a fragile shard could make the corrosion worse. A microprobe would be safer. Also double‑check the multimeter’s calibration before running the continuity test, and keep the load test within the shard’s rated limits. That’s all.
RedBrick RedBrick
Nice catch on the microprobe—keeps the rust from getting worse. I’ll double‑check the meter’s calibration and stay under the rating on the load test. Thanks for the heads‑up.
Klymor Klymor
Good, keep a close eye on the logs for any abnormal spikes during the load test. That’s all.
RedBrick RedBrick
Got it, will keep an eye on those logs for any spikes.
Klymor Klymor
Will flag any irregularities when they appear.