Introduction
Use this guide to remove and replace the eyepiece midframe in an HTC Vive.
You'll need a narrow, long-shaft driver to reach some of the screws in this guide.
Parts
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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.
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Lift the cover away from the headset and slide it up the cables until it's out of the way.
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Grasp the top edge of the right half of the outer shell, behind the component cover and near the seam in the center. Pull it to the right and upward, away from the headset to release the clip securing that part of the shell.
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Grasp the right half the outer shell and pull it to the right and toward the front of the headset in a twisting motion until you feel the clips on the front of the cover release.
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Hinge the OLED and lens frames down and away from the focus knob end of the eyepiece midframe.
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Once you've rotated the OLED and lens frame about 90 degrees, push them straight down, parallel to the face of the eyepiece midframe, to separate them from the midframe.
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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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