Meta Quest 2 Controller Thumbgrip Replacement

Written By: Arthur Shi

Comments: 3

Meta Quest 2 Controller Thumbgrip Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace a worn out thumbgrip on your Meta Quest 2 controller.

The thumbgrip is a rubbery cover and not the actual joystick module. If you're experiencing controller drift, follow this guide instead to replace the joystick module.

This guide is written with the right controller. If you're repairing the left controller, you can still use this guide, as the procedure is identical.

Tools

Step 1

Use your fingers to slide the battery cover down towards the strap end of the controller.
Remove the battery cover.
If you're taking the controller apart for repairs, remove the batteries in the controller.

Step 2

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the controller faceplate for a minute.

Why is this step needed? Yes there is adhesive on it, but it isn't that bad.

DAB ARMY -

you dont need it, prob better to have it but not required to get the cover off

jek -

For anyone stumbling across this like me, I can agree with the others: it is almost definitely a nice to have I'm sure, but I was able to get in just fine using an opening pick and opening tool.

Aranohr -

Step 3

The controller faceplate is secured with adhesive and three friction pegs.
Press the edge of an opening tool into the seam between the controller faceplate and shell, near the Oculus button.
If you can’t get the opening tool into the seam, heat the area with an iOpener for a minute and try again.
Slide the opening tool to the base of the ring shell to loosen the adhesive.

Step 4

Use an opening tool to pry up on the seam to loosen the first friction peg.

Step 5

Continue prying around the entire faceplate to separate the remaining friction pegs and adhesive.
If you're having trouble, apply a heated iOpener to the faceplate for a minute and try again.

Step 6

Remove the controller faceplate.
The three friction pegs should hold the faceplate securely, so you don’t need to replace the adhesive during reassembly. Be sure to firmly press the faceplate onto the controller so that all friction pegs fully engage.