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Vendor David99's USA Tesla Center Screen tour, MCU eMMC

Discussion in 'Model S' started by EV-Fixme, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. EV-Fixme

    EV-Fixme Vendor

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    A good friend of ours is going to touring the US for the next few months in his Tesla. I've attached a copy of his planned route. This is your chance to meet the famous youtuber that brought you the most friendly video in helping beginners take apart their car to access the MCU and Tegra for repair/upgrade . If you still don,t feel confident in removing, he can do it for you while you watch, putting it back together is a bit easier and you just need to watch the video in reverse for the most part. Once removed, you can send us the board, we will repair it and send it back to you. We are also available by pm to help you virtually reinstall.

    Contact him directly to confirm his schedule and availability.

    I will update this post with dates as his trip will be a little flexible since he's taking the time to do his dream trip.
    DavidsTrip.jpg

    So far:

    • Arizona July 16th - 21st
    • Texas July 26th - Aug 9th
    • Georgia Aug 15th - 19th

    Feel free to make an appointment to meet him at the supercharger as he is going from area to area also. Since he's going to be at the supercharger for about an hour, why not pull a few MCU's and meet some members?

    More info about the Center Screen Failute (MCU) eMMC's Consolidated eMMC Thread (MCU repair) (Black Center Screen)

    @David99
     
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  2. Wratran

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    What the typical cost to replace the chip?
    I’m in dallas...I can take it apart and maybe you can change out the chip while you are here?
     
  3. EV-Fixme

    EV-Fixme Vendor

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    Sorry didn't see the post. The chip needs to be sent to us for replacement. David is helping people get the small board out of the car to be sent to us.

    David will be going from AZ to TX soon, and lots of superchargers along the way!
     
  4. FoxSTL2HOU

    FoxSTL2HOU Member

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    I'm curious enough that I may watch a live demo, but taking out the board and disabling HVAC in TX in August? Madness!
     
  5. dark cloud

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    That is quite the road trip.
     
  6. EV-Fixme

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    Dallas, Houston And Austin, plus sounding areas, @David99 Is there for the next 2 weeks and now is your chance to get your eMMC upgraded with us.
     
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  7. davidc18

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    when will he be in south florida?
     
  8. EV-Fixme

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    Follow this thread to stay updated. If you need urgent repair we currently have a few contacts in Florida.
     
  9. davidc18

    davidc18 Active Member

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    Not urgent. MCU replaced under warranty last year. Looking to prevent future issue.
     
  10. EV-Fixme

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    Awesome, will make sure he finds you. @David99
     
  11. David99

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    I'm going to be in Georgia soon, then I'm heading up to Chicago passing through Indiana and Tennessee
     
  12. Wratran

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    are you guys doing the chip swap on the spot?
    It is kind of useless if he just picking up units.
     
  13. EV-Fixme

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    He is removing the boards to be sent to us. Disassembly tends to be the scary part for many people from comments we have received. Depending on timing @David99 may also be available for reinstall, please make arrangements with him. If not owners can use our video and documentation for re-installation.
     
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  14. boggyver

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    @David99 When are you going to be in Philly? I want to meet you and also talk about Tinkla Buddy and your experience with it. Get some customer feedback ;)
     
  15. David99

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    I plan on the weekend of September 12th/13th.
     
  16. Wratran

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    it seem like from other posts...TESLA is replacing the EMMC board for around $400.
    This is way cheaper without the hassle of sending it back and forth.....2 weeks lost.

    I guess these guys can overcharge whatever they want...just to just solder another chip cuz no one else has this service....

    I'm glad Tesla finally has this option
     
  17. dgpcolorado

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    The problem with the Tesla option is that they are likely replacing it with a board containing the same subpar chip that is causing all the problems in the first place, according to a report I've read. There are also reports that Tesla won't do it unless the chip is failing. I don't want to wait for my car to die before I can get it fixed, leaving me stranded at home, 300 miles from a service center, or out on a road trip somewhere.


    No, I don't buy it that the Tesla option is as good as chip replacement by @EV-Fixme and others who provide this service.

    I'd be interested in @David99's help in removing the Tegra board but I'm off the proposed route.
     
  18. Akikiki

    Akikiki A'-Lo-HA ! y'all

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    We are all pleased that Tesla is expanding the options. But you have a disadvantage being relatively new to posting on this forum, so you likely don't know the history and the value that the 3rd party fixers have brought to this issue. They also are also performing repairs in Europe. Not only were they, maybe still are, a better value, but they have been much faster many times in the last four months. Its an unfair and uninformed accusation that they are overcharging.

    And you say - this is the first time I have seen anyone throw out the $400 number. I am pretty well read on TMC and I have not seen $400 mentioned so far. Where are these "from other posts" you mention, please?
     
  19. Wratran

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    A Kiki...you are 100% wrong...there are several members has the board repair by tesla for $400-500 range depends on market.....PLEASE READ BEFORE OPENING YOUR MOUTH.

    Tesla now repairing MCU1 with a new Tegra card for $500

    these guy are charging the Tesla tax...it shouldn’t cost $600 just to re-solder the emmc....bulk of the labor is taking the MCU APART...

    simple common sense...why paid these guys more to do the same task as the company that make the car....AGAIN...they had the market ...so they can rob you whenever they want
     
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  20. gaswalla

    gaswalla Model S,3,X.. CT with Austin delivery

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    OP is a good guy.. pricing is based on the market..
    No need to troll him
     

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