The soldered RAM units have failed—should we take them out?
The soldered RAM units have failed—should we take them out?
I own an older Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15-inch model whose internal RAM failed. I noticed error codes appearing and the messages changed over time. Chrome stopped loading web pages completely, which prompted me to begin troubleshooting. I ran a Windows memory diagnostic twice and both tests failed. I created a cloned OS on a new M.2 drive to avoid affecting the original. After installing it on a different machine, everything functioned properly for a month. This confirms the RAM is defective—possibly due to the CPU memory controller or similar components, likely soldered RAM. In BIOS there’s no option to disable built-in RAM. If I could simply power on the board and remove the RAM chips, would that work? XD It’s out of warranty, and Lenovo quoted $325 plus labor, diagnostics, and shipping costs. Wouldn’t it be cheaper to buy a new motherboard myself? But if the fix were as simple as swapping out the RAM, why not? Thanks! Update: Removing the chips damaged the board, so it’s discarded.
It's worth a shot since you could purchase a fresh laptop for the official repair expense.
I don't see why not. That is unless lenovo has done some bullshit
Before using your soldering iron, reach out to Rossmann Repair Group or another service to see their recommended steps. Review the provided link for guidance: https://gregdavill.com/posts/dell-xps13-ram-upgrade/ It may offer useful insights. Good luck!
The board has been replaced with a brick after taking out the chips. XD