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Raspberry Pi Blocks RAM Upgrades And Repairs Via Firmware Restriction

The company enforces a firmware block preventing users from swapping memory chips, citing scams by shady resellers.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 22 Sept 2026 · updated 2d ago

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  1. Thoughts return to forbidden RAM upgrades as Raspberry Pi OS gets fresh lick of paint www.theregister.com
  2. Raspberry Pi locks boards to factory RAM capacities in firmware — engineer tells DIY modders 'don't waste your time' trying repairs or upgrades, company cites shady reseller scams Latest from Tom's Hardware

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