NAS back from RMA repair and not actually properly repaired

I thought I’d reach out to the community for their thoughts on an RMA repair that “missed the mark” regarding the QA/QC process before being returned to me.

My TS-644 failed to boot with the 8GB memory module in mem slot 1. Moving the module to mem slot 2 and all was well. I initiated and RMA for this failure under warranty and sent the unit back to QNAP for repair.

Yesterday, I received the unit back and earlier this morning found the time to test it. To my dismay, I found that, although the unit boots with the OEM module in mem slot 1, YAY!, the connector and, in particular, the spring clips on either side of mem slot 2 were broken away from the connector and would not hold the additional memory in slot 2. To test the slot itself, I installed the memory and wedged it in place with a piece of foam packing material to keep it in place and, yes, mem slot 2, the edge connector itself anyway, does work.

Is this typical of the repair/QA/QC process or is this just a one-off bit of bad luck on my part. What would be the best thing for QNAP to do to correct this error? Personally, I think they should do an advance RMA with a new or used on back to me and then have me send this one back.

I’d appreciate your thoughts!

Oof! Yes, it sounds like someone messed-up.

Is this model actually a TS-664?

Hopefully, QNAP staff can advise how to proceed further.

Yes it is actually a TS-664. Is this an oddity?

I’d say getting back your NAS with broken DRAM clips is definitely an oddity. :wink:

Agreed. I’ll keep you guys posted about what QNAP does for me.

For sure. Number one, I would open new support ticket about this or add to your existing ticket. Number two, hopefully someone here on the forum from QNAP will spot this.

Your unit should certainly not come back in damaged condition!