Memory Chip Prices Are Up. Which Repairs Are Affected?
Rising memory chip prices don't raise screen, battery or charging-port repair costs, because those repairs don't use memory chips. Main board swaps and storage or RAM (working memory) upgrades do involve memory chips. TrendForce forecasts contract prices for DRAM, the chips that run apps, rising 10% to 15% from the previous quarter in the fourth quarter of 2026.