Repair shop fixes $16,000 server DDR5 kit instead of replacing it

YouTube channel NorthWestRepair published its first RAM repair video, fixing two server ECC DDR5 sticks of 128GB and 256GB worth a reported $16,000. With memory prices soaring, paying a few hundred dollars for repair now beats buying replacements.

• The ECC DDR5 sticks of 128GB and 256GB were valued at about $16,000
• The first module was fixed by reflowing solder without removing chips
• The second had a short circuit plus a faulty PMIC and capacitor
• A $100–200 repair is now cheaper than replacing the module