Best way to clean RAM slots

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I found a couple of old MBs I didn't even remember I had, one for Core 8 series and one for Core 9 series. The 9 series works just fine. The 8 series beeps for memory, I tried several working DDR4 ram sticks but can't bring it up to boot. What can I use to clean the ram slots? Isopropyl alcohol doesn't seem to work. Someone suggested WD40, but I think that would make it worse.

Any ideas?
 
I usually just try air first, and if that's not enough - electrical contact cleaner (very similar to brake cleaner for the most part, also sold in auto parts shops - it may be identical but I feel better for not using brake cleaner on my computer)

Usually have a can of CRC QD on the shelf, but I think for computers CRC CO would be more appropriate since it's safer to use around most plastics.
 
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