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"... some reported it works for years after the rework and some reported the system died after 6 months, so don't count this as a way to get a cheap NAS, as YMMV. I would recommend to turn it on only when you need to use it even if you don't have the problem currently or it works again after the rework. If you plan to buy used systems, look up the CPU first and avoid all these models, including the Synology."
Feb 2021 - Repaired
Oct 2023 - Still running fine after 2.5 years!
References
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Hardware Spec | |
QNAP TS451 LPC Fix and rant | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5k8FWe6u60 |
| Reddit Post | https://www.reddit.com/r/qnap/comments/khidso/possible_failed_main_board/ |
| RESUSCITATE A TS-251, BUT ALSO TS-453, AND PROBABLY OTHERS X53 / X51 | |
| QNAP Forum Discussion | https://forum.qnap.com/viewtopic.php?t=157459 |
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