• matlag@sh.itjust.works
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    23 hours ago

    You have to admit: how to change a dead light bulb:

    20y ago:

    • Open the hood
    • Remove the old lighbulb
    • Install the new lightbulb
    • Close the hood
      Total: 5mins

    10y ago:

    • Open the hood
    • Remove the part obstructing access to the lightbulb (4 substeps, 15mins)
    • Unmount the lightbulb block (4 more screws in tight space, none of your screwdriver fits in the space)
    • Take apart the lightbulb block (3 more screws)
    • Replace the dead bulb
    • Remount everything
      Total: 1h

    Almost now:

    • Press “Open hood” on the embedded computer, enter the mechanics access password that you got from the car maker after arguing on the phone for 1h
    • Remove the protective panel above the hood compartment, that’s just a piece of plastic with proprietary screws incompatible with everything in your toolbox.
    • 50 more substeps, instructions include “recommended crane to lift the engine out of the car: [specific model only sold in Guanzhou, China]”, 2 persons operation 2h passed
    • Replace the whole “lightning apparatus” that’s a single piece including all front lights, left and right, as it’s all solded and cannot be taken apart without destroying everything. 300$ on Aliexpress with no warranty, 1000$ for the OEM model.
      Total: 8h.