Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          1 - 2 minutes

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  • Compartment Cover Assembly
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Release the upper head strap
  • Be sure to power down and disconnect your Vive before beginning.
  • Pull the hook-and-loop (Velcro) closure at the top of the head strap apart to release the top of the head strap.

Be sure to power down and disconnect your Vive before beginning.

Pull the hook-and-loop (Velcro) closure at the top of the head strap apart to release the top of the head strap.

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Step 2

              Remove the upper head strap
  • Slide the top part of the head strap through its metal loop on the headset to remove it.

Slide the top part of the head strap through its metal loop on the headset to remove it.

Step 3

              Open the cable compartment
  • Place a finger on the top edge of the compartment cover assembly and slide the assembly toward the front of the Vive until it comes loose from the headset.
  • Lift the cover away from the headset and slide it up the cables until it’s out of the way.

Place a finger on the top edge of the compartment cover assembly and slide the assembly toward the front of the Vive until it comes loose from the headset.

Lift the cover away from the headset and slide it up the cables until it’s out of the way.

Step 4

              Unplug the HDMI cable
  • Lift the HDMI cable straight up to unplug it from the headset.

Lift the HDMI cable straight up to unplug it from the headset.

Step 5

              Unplug the remaining cables
  • Repeat the lifting and unplugging process with the remaining USB, power, and audio cables.

Repeat the lifting and unplugging process with the remaining USB, power, and audio cables.

Step 6

              Remove the compartment cover assembly
  • Carefully slide the compartment cover assembly over the plugs and remove it.

Carefully slide the compartment cover assembly over the plugs and remove it.

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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                    Adam O'Camb

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