Introduzione
The HTC Vive's lenses can become scratched, cracked, or dirty with use. This guide will show you how to replace one or both of the HTC Vive lenses.
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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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Slide the top part of the head strap through its metal loop on the headset to remove it.
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Pull the hook-and-loop closure at the right side of the head strap apart to release the right side of the head strap.
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Slide the right side of the head strap through its metal loop to remove it.
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Pull the hook-and-loop closure at the left side of the head strap apart to release the left side of the head strap.
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Slide the left side of the head strap through its metal loop to remove it.
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Slide the head strap along the cable, away from the Vive.
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When the head strap comes to the end of the cable, gently slide it over the plugs and remove it.
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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 12 mm-long screws securing the head strap mounts on either side of the headset.
Helaas blijkt de T5 Torx schroevendraaier aan de schroeven van de bevestigingsbeugels geen grip te krijgen. Wat dan gedaan?
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Use tweezers to remove the small stickers over the four screws securing the outer shell.
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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the four 3.4 mm-long screws securing the outer shell.
PSA: There are four screws you need to remove that are covered with small black stickers (two on top, two on bottom)
Holy cow. Thank you for adding this comment Oscar. I was just about to break it.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the top edge of the right half of the outer shell, behind the component cover and near the seam in the center, until it is unclipped from the headset.
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Use tweezers to remove the clear tape over all four of the sensor array cable connectors.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the small locking flap on one of the sensor array ZIF connectors.
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Slide the cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.
This guide is grossly incomplete. Do NOT try to pull up the sensor array after taking these five screws off. There are 8 more screws that have to be removed, as well as 2 tabs that need to be pushed before the sensor array comes off.
-Two screws on the bottom (by the camera) to each side. There are four screws here, but only the outermost two need to be taken off. See the two sensors on the bottom? The screws under the outside corner of each sensor are the ones you remove.
-Two screws on the top, to the right and left of the cable opening.
-Four screws on the back, to the left and right of the lenses. Turn the Vive around, the screws are deep inside four holes.
-Finally, two tabs on the bottom by the camera. If you look closely you will see them!
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Repeat the previous step for the remaining three sensor array cables to disconnect the remaining cables.
Sure, but how do you get a replacement array?
It starts with “lift the sensor array" but how am I supposed to do that? Its not just lifting off after unscrewing & disconnecting. What am I missing here?
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Use a PH000 driver to remove the five 3.9 mm screws securing the sensor array.
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Use a PH000 driver to remove the four 3.9 mm screws securing the sensor array.
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Remove the tape covering the interconnect cable socket.
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Use the point of a spudger to flip up the small locking flap on the cable socket.
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Slide the interconnect cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.
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Press the non-port-end of the motherboard toward the top of headset while hinging it away from the midframe to free it from the clips securing that end.
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Slide the motherboard toward the bottom of the headset, over the clips, to remove it.
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Use a pair of tweezers to peel back the plastic covering the eyepiece midframe cable socket.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the plastic locking flap on the socket.
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Slide the cable straight out of its socket to remove it.
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Use a PH000 driver to remove the four 3.9 mm screws securing the facerest midframe.
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Lift the facerest midframe off of the eyepiece midframe.
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Gently lift the eyepiece gasket off of the lens and OLED frames to remove it.
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Pull the rubber bumpers off of either end of the support rod.
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Use a PH000 driver to remove the eight 3.1 mm screws securing the focus rod brackets.
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Use a PH000 driver to remove the eight 2.4 mm screws securing the OLED covers.
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Use the flat end of a spudger push up one edge of the OLED cover and start unclipping that edge.
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Very carefully lift the OLED display by its edges out of its frame.
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Repeat this process for the other OLED display.
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Apply an iOpener to the lens to soften the adhesive securing it to the frame.
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Remove the lens.
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Repeat the last two steps to remove the other lens.
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Only the lens and OLED frames remain.
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Remove the four 2mm #00 Philips head screws holding the screen in place from the eyepiece assembly.
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Hold your hand in front of the lens and be ready to catch the lens during its removal.
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From the inside of the black plastic housing, push gently around the edges of the lens to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Or… you can simply use an exacto knife and pry the lenses out without taking the entire HMD apart!
You can insert a scalpel type knife between the lens and the housing and work your way around.
I’ve got to agree . This is the absolute worst way to do what’s essentially a simple operation. So many ways this could go wrong for the user if they’re not careful.
This reeks of click bait re-purposing of the tear-down coverage.
This has to be the most overly complicated approach for a VERY simple fix. Takes about 5 seconds to pop out the lenses by carefully prying at the flat edge with a butter knife, exacto knife, etc.
Agreed! what rubbish…
We are showing you the most technical and professional way to take out the lens. Remember this is just a guide. You can use whichever way you most comfortable to take apart your HTC.
I think the most professional way is the way that puts the device in the least risk. While this is an incredible teardown manual, you have the same risk at the end popping the lens out as you would performing the extraction externally using light heat, a thin pry tool, and some patience. Most pop out on the first try depending on the age of the unit/glue. Being that there is no risk to the damaged lenses you are replacing if that is the reason, there is no reason to put forth such an effort. There is nothing unprofessional about that except the labor charge if providing the service would be less to a customer, which if paid on time would make it not professionally feasible, so charge for the job. This feels like removing the engine from a car to change the oil.
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Does anybody knows where we could buy replacement lenses ?
Mine are getting quit used now and have a few scratches
You can replace them with Samsung Gear VR lenses (#SM-R323). There are several tutorials searching (vive lens mod) on youtube. This not only provides lenses to replace them but greatly improved clarity and reduced god rays. Only downside is the increased clarity can show more screen door effect, however it is well worth it. This is applicable to the Vive and Vive Pro by the way. I have a pro and it is fantastic with the new lenses in them. A side note is that they are precision glass lenses, and can be had on eBay for about $20-$30. I have a spare set as well.
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Soo… you took the screen out just to pop out the lense? Really?
Not only are you risking damaging the fragile ribbon cables, connectors, the lense adjusters and the screen itself, just to pop out the plastic lense?
Why even include a prying tool in your kits :)
