Molinae85
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what tools were required to remove the IC??
View attachment 454667 View attachment 454669 View attachment 454670 View attachment 454671 View attachment 454667 View attachment 454669 View attachment 454670 View attachment 454671 View attachment 454667 View attachment 454669 View attachment 454670 View attachment 454671 So I just finished the screen replacement. I learned a few things. Contrary to some thoughts, pushing out a new update with a different IC will not brick your car. Also, contrary to posts I have read on these forums, pushing a new update to the replacement IC, will NOT make it Sync to your MCU. So, going with Buenos suggestion, I used my old motherboard and married to the new screen. There were about 8 small torx screws and a couple of ribbon connectors that needed to be removed. After that is was plug and play.
I wish Tesla would start selling parts, this job was super easy and no need for a computer reboot nor a need to throw away a perfectly good motherboard. BTW, that goo was terrible, but simple rubbing alcohol took it off. If/when the MCU screen goes, I plan on doing the same thing- very quickly. That goo is horrendous! Posting a couple pics with part #s in case anyone is considering it. I saved $1260 by doing it myself.