2025-05-12

Car Computer (Dispose)

Correction code 21151007 0.24 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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CAUTION
This procedure must be performed prior to scrapping a Car Computer or Media Control Unit (MCU). The Car Computer or MCU might contain personally identifying Customer data. Failure to perform this procedure can result in vulnerabilities to Customer and Tesla internal information.
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The correction code for the disposal of the car computer must be added to the Service Visit as a separate activity when replacing a car computer.

Disposal Procedure (HW4.0 Car Computer)

  1. Use a trim tool to slide the SD card retaining tab over, and then use tweezers to remove the Gateway SD card from the car computer.
  2. Destroy the SD card by cutting the card in half through the center, and then cut each piece into half, resulting in 4 pieces.
  3. Remove the screws (x6) that attach the front cover to the car computer, and then remove the front cover.
  4. Remove the screws (x5) that attach the connectivity board to the PCBA, and then remove the connectivity board.
  5. Remove the bolts (x16) that attach the PCBA to the car computer housing, and then flip the PCBA over to expose the ICE CPU and eMMC chips.
  6. Use an 8mm drill bit to drill holes (x3) in the center of the CPU and eMMC and through the PCBA.
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    Place a block of wood or other buffer material under the PCBA.
  7. Remove the bolts (x8 or x13 for HG version) that attach the rear cover to the car computer, and then remove the rear cover.
  8. Remove the screws (x18 or x15 for HG version) that attach the APE PCBA to the car computer, and then take the APE PCBA out of the car computer.
  9. Flip the APE PCBA board over, and then use an 8 mm drill bit to drill holes (x6) in the center of the APE CPUs and UFS chips.
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    Place a block of wood or other buffer material under the PCBA.
  10. For HG version only:
    1. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the cover of the dGPU board to the car computer, and then remove the cover.
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      Remove some of the surrounding thermal paste if necessary.
    2. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the dGPU board to the car computer, and then remove the dGPU board.
  11. Capture images of the drilled out chips, the serial number and part number of the board, and upload the images to the MRB attachment section.
  12. Dispose of the car computer.
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    Follow local laws and regulations for waste disposal.