Raspberry Pi confirms Compute Module 5 does not support post-purchase memory upgrades
According to IT Home, Notebookcheck reported that Raspberry Pi confirmed the Compute Module 5 cannot be upgraded after purchase. A user attempted to upgrade memory by swapping a 2GB module with a 4GB teardown module, but the system still recognizes 2GB. The official reason is to prevent third-party resellers from selling higher-memory versions and to avoid post-sale issues due to unstable user-supplied memory.
Key facts
- 01Notebookcheck reported the CM5 memory upgrade is not supported after purchase.
- 02A user swapped a 2GB memory module with a 4GB teardown module on the CM5, but the system still shows 2GB.
- 03Raspberry Pi stated the restriction is to prevent third-party memory from being used to sell higher-memory versions.
- 04The policy aims to avoid post-sale issues due to unstable user-supplied memory.
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