How to Solve PCMTuner Dongle too Hot Problem?

If pcmtuner dongle is hot, it is normal because it is LED.  To get rid of the dongle hot issue, you can remove a chip on the dongle.

 

* The new dongle manufactured after June 8th, 2022 has removed the chip before delivery.

 

Follow the instructions below:

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to remove the chip, print some weld oil on chip

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make hot air degrees to 280

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use your hot air

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hot about 40s-1 min till can remove the chips
confirm each boot don’t short

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verify on laptop after all done.

Same procedure goes for the green dongle.

 

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