GoBlue88
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My first MCU1 was replaced under warranty due to the screen delamination issue. The replacement was a brand new one manufactured in 2018. That eMMC lasted only 2 years, and I've heard of some that have lasted only 1 year, so I'd be cautious about that 4-5 year estimate if they replace it wish another 8GB chip.This is a much better solution vs full MCU replacement. Yes, having a larger eMMC would be the perfect solution, but unless the orig Tegra board had an option for a larger part, there’s no easy path for mass volume rework without taking time to put in quality/validation checks.
I’m assuming Tesla is making a last buy of the Tegra boards or asking for another build run.
I only have a little bit of warranty time left so will most likely we paying out of pocket when my MCU dies. I’ll gladly take $500 for another 4-5yrs vs $2K.
Still better to get a 3rd party to put in a bigger chip, IMO. Mine was replaced 3rd party with a 32GB chip a couple of months ago for around $800. It is estimated to last a minimum of 14 years.