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HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement

HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement

Adam O'Camb

Adam O'Camb and one other contributor

Last updated on February 22, 2022

1 - 2 minutes
Easy

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace the focus knob in an HTC Vive Cosmos.

Make sure that the Vive Cosmos is powered off and disconnected from power before beginning disassembly.

What you need

Tools

  1. HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement, Release the faceplate switch: step 1, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement, Release the faceplate switch: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Use your finger to push the sliding faceplate release switch, sitting to the left of the lenses, toward the bottom of the Vive.

  2. HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement, Remove the faceplate: step 2, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement, Remove the faceplate: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • While holding the switch in the bottom position, pull the faceplate straight up and away from the front of the Vive.

    • Remove the faceplate.

  3. HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement, Unscrew the focus knob: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 4.1 mm long screw securing the focus knob.

  4. HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement, Remove the focus knob: step 4, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Cosmos Focus Knob Replacement, Remove the focus knob: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the focus knob out of the plastic housing, off of the focus rod, and 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.

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

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