Sudre
Active Member
I think Tesla staff tells you it's impossible to save because they want it back at the factory to repair it and resell it refurbished. I don't really have an interest in repairing Tesla's but I have fixed my own Android tablets and phones simply by purchasing cracked screen product on eBay and swapping part. I understand the MCU is a lot more complicated so I am really not interested in fixing it myself.
I have informed Tesla service that I want the old parts for everything they repair from now on. I can sell this on eBay and basically get some kind of core deposit out of it. Heck if it's not a major problem and just a bad part (cap,or fuse) on the board it will sell for quite a bit. The touch screen and display were in imperfect condition. That's at least $200 right there.
Tesla service informed me they are replacing the entire thing, touch, LCD, and MCU. I don't even know if the three can be separated on Tesla's product. They are replacing it with a refurbished part. That actually has me a little pissed since I don't know what on this unit was fixed. If it is a bubble screen that they just swapped out the LCD only then there is a good chance I'll be buying another one in a few years.
I am thinking I will escalate this up and try to get a new product if they make them still. Refurbished or new..... I wonder if there is even a price difference. If they want to comp the part cost I'll be happy with refurbished.
I have informed Tesla service that I want the old parts for everything they repair from now on. I can sell this on eBay and basically get some kind of core deposit out of it. Heck if it's not a major problem and just a bad part (cap,or fuse) on the board it will sell for quite a bit. The touch screen and display were in imperfect condition. That's at least $200 right there.
Tesla service informed me they are replacing the entire thing, touch, LCD, and MCU. I don't even know if the three can be separated on Tesla's product. They are replacing it with a refurbished part. That actually has me a little pissed since I don't know what on this unit was fixed. If it is a bubble screen that they just swapped out the LCD only then there is a good chance I'll be buying another one in a few years.
I am thinking I will escalate this up and try to get a new product if they make them still. Refurbished or new..... I wonder if there is even a price difference. If they want to comp the part cost I'll be happy with refurbished.