HTC Vive Facerest Replacement

Written By: Adam O'Camb

Comments: 2

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace the facerest on an HTC Vive.

Tools

T5 Torx Screwdriver

Parts

HTC Vive Facerest

Step 1

Be sure to power down and disconnect your Vive before beginning.
Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 12 mm-long screws securing the head strap mounts on either side of the headset.
For some devices, a T6 Torx driver may work better.
The mounts may fall off when the screws are removed, so be careful not to lose any parts.

Helaas blijkt de T5 Torx schroevendraaier aan de schroeven van de bevestigingsbeugels geen grip te krijgen. Wat dan gedaan?

Immanuel Van Meirhaeghe -

It was a T6 that fit perfectly in mine, T5 didn't cut it. Maybe it's a revision thing? Mine was an early model from 2016.
Edit: Edited guide to say T6.

Tim T - 02/02/23

Step 2

Remove both head strap mounts.

Step 3

Slide the facerest straight away from the headset to remove it.

Conclusion

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.

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