NorthWestRepair Fixes Two 128GB and 256GB DDR5 Server DIMMs on Camera
The repair shop reflowed one ECC DDR5 RDIMM and replaced a PMIC chip, capacitor and fixed a PCB short on the other, according to Tom's Hardware.
NorthWestRepair has published its first RAM module repair video, showing the successful restoration of two high-capacity ECC DDR5 server memory sticks, according to Tom's Hardware.
The modules, one 128GB and one 256GB, had arrived with physical damage, the outlet reported. The technician reflowed the first DIMM with flux and hot air, after which it began working.
The second DDR5 DIMM required more work: replacing a capacitor, fixing a PCB short and installing a new PMIC chip. The module then powered on and trained successfully.
Background
According to Tom's Hardware, the two sticks were reported to be worth $16,000. The shop's technician, Tony, had just acquired an RDIMM extension for his Unified DDR Flasher Main Board.
For a more detailed breakdown of the repair process, readers can watch the full video published by NorthWestRepair.
Quick answers
What DDR5 modules were repaired in the video?
A 128GB and a 256GB ECC DDR5 server memory stick, both of which had arrived with physical damage.
What repairs were needed on the second DDR5 DIMM?
The technician replaced a capacitor and a PMIC chip and fixed a PCB short. The module then powered on and trained successfully.