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NorthWestRepair YouTube Channel Repairs 2 Memory Modules Worth 27 200 Manat
The YouTube channel NorthWestRepair restored memory modules said to be worth 16 000 dollars (approximately 27 200 manat) to working order in its first RAM repair video. The modules in question are 2 DDR5 modules. One module has a capacity of 128 GB, while the other has a capacity of 256 GB. Both are ECC memory designed for servers. ECC technology can detect and correct errors in data.
The modules were sent to a specialist named Tony with a note indicating physical damage. The exact cause of the malfunction was not apparent during the initial inspection. The specialist used a Unified DDR Flasher Main Board device and its RDIMM adapter to test the server memory. Testing the data lines did not reveal any problems either. The soldered components of the first module were reheated using a special liquid and hot air. This method eliminates the need to remove the memory chips from the board. During more complex repairs, all the chips are removed and cleaned. New solder balls are then placed underneath them. Initial tests showed that the first module worked normally after the simple intervention.
The problem with the second module was more serious. The specialist suspected that the PMIC chip, which manages power flow, had failed. The memory did not respond when connected to the system, and a thermal camera also showed that the module was not heating up. A voltage test detected a short circuit. The capacitor was replaced with a new one, the damaged edge of the electronic board known as the PCB was repaired, and the PMIC chip was replaced. The module then started successfully. Thanks to the repairs, both high-capacity memory modules avoided becoming electronic waste. In the past, repairing a RAM module was not considered cost-effective because buying a new one cost approximately the same amount. However, rising demand for high-capacity memory in the artificial intelligence sector drove prices up in 2026. As a result, a repair costing a few hundred dollars may be more economical than replacing expensive server memory with a new module.
The modules were sent to a specialist named Tony with a note indicating physical damage. The exact cause of the malfunction was not apparent during the initial inspection. The specialist used a Unified DDR Flasher Main Board device and its RDIMM adapter to test the server memory. Testing the data lines did not reveal any problems either. The soldered components of the first module were reheated using a special liquid and hot air. This method eliminates the need to remove the memory chips from the board. During more complex repairs, all the chips are removed and cleaned. New solder balls are then placed underneath them. Initial tests showed that the first module worked normally after the simple intervention. The problem with the second module was more serious. The specialist suspected that the PMIC chip, which manages power flow, had failed. The memory did not respond when connected to the system, and a thermal camera also showed that the module was not heating up. A voltage test detected a short circuit. The capacitor was replaced with a new one, the damaged edge of the electronic board known as the PCB was repaired, and the PMIC chip was replaced. The module then started successfully. Thanks to the repairs, both high-capacity memory modules avoided becoming electronic waste. In the past, repairing a RAM module was not considered cost-effective because buying a new one cost approximately the same amount. However, rising demand for high-capacity memory in the artificial intelligence sector drove prices up in 2026. As a result, a repair costing a few hundred dollars may be more economical than replacing expensive server memory with a new module.