Problem With RAM Slot in Logic Board- Is it OK to run on one slot?

My mid 2012 MacBook Pro has developed a problem where one RAM slot is only working intermittently. I can't afford the $600+ for a replacement logic board. WIll it work if I upgrade the good-side RAM chip to 4 or 8 GB and leave the other side empty?



Any other suggestions?



Thanks

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