Fluid has appeared around edges of main display

[round_Midnight]

The main display in my 2016 Model S has some sort of fluid creeping into it around the edges. It can be seen in the attached photo. Anyone know anything about this? Common problem? Any experience with repair difficulty and/or cost? I'd like to get some insight before contacting service. TIA.

 

[dannycamps]

Definitely a service issue and they should replace if still under warranty. The older (2012-2014) MCU (17" display) had a similar issue but I haven't seen too many IC displays affected by it. I'm sure you're not the first person to experience it.

 

[round_Midnight]

Unfortunately, the car is out of warranty. That's why I'm asking for repair cost info.

 

[DKPowers]

The glue which bonds the glass and the panel together is failing. A new display is needed. Unfortunately that might be expensive from Tesla because it isn't a dumb display. Swapping just the display might be possible as a diy project

 

[agtdDelirium]

Not simple but possible.

Replacing instrument cluster

Tesla will likely want $1000+ to change this display out. If I were you, in a 2016 MS I would seriously consider putting that money towards upgrading the entire MCU1 to MCU2 for $2500. If you haven't yet had problems with your MCU (the big center display), it will be coming, and that's another $1400 to replace with another destined to fail MCU1. Upgrade to MCU2 (which replaces the instrument cluster display as well), and you will be good for the remaining life of the car.

 

[OrbiterTI4]

Common problem. Do a couple searches on "instrument cluster" and "bubbles / fluid / glue / etc" and you'll see some threads.

 

[round_Midnight]

Common problem. Do a couple searches on "instrument cluster" and "bubbles / fluid / glue / etc" and you'll see some threads.

Thanks. Now I know what keywords to use in search. Looks like a bigger task than I am willing to tackle. I guess Tesla is going to get some of my money...

 

[dannycamps]

Tesla will likely want $1000+ to change this display out. If I were you, in a 2016 MS I would seriously consider putting that money towards upgrading the entire MCU1 to MCU2 for $2500. If you haven't yet had problems with your MCU (the big center display), it will be coming, and that's another $1400 to replace with another destined to fail MCU1. Upgrade to MCU2 (which replaces the instrument cluster display as well), and you will be good for the remaining life of the car.

I agree with this. Seeing as the MCU replacement/upgrade includes both the main screen and the instrument cluster, it might make sense to pay the $2500 for the MCU2 (and new IC).