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HTC Vive Cosmos Upper Component Cover Replacement

HTC Vive Cosmos Upper Component Cover Replacement

Adam O'Camb

Adam O'Camb

Last updated on March 7, 2022

4 - 10 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

Go to step 1

Use this guide to replace the upper component cover 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 Upper Component Cover Replacement, Release the faceplate switch: step 1, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Cosmos Upper Component Cover 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 Upper Component Cover Replacement, Remove the faceplate: step 2, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Cosmos Upper Component Cover 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 Upper Component Cover Replacement, Remove the right sticker: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully peel the right-side sticker off of the front of the Vive. If possible, keep this sticker intact and reuse it.

  4. HTC Vive Cosmos Upper Component Cover Replacement, Remove the upper component cover: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a T5 Torx driver to unscrew the screws securing the upper component cover:

    • Six 4.1 mm long screws

    • One captive screw

    • This screw is covered by a sticker. Poke your driver through the sticker to access the screw.

  5. HTC Vive Cosmos Upper Component Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Cosmos Upper Component Cover Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Cosmos Upper Component Cover Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Angle the bottom end of the upper component cover away from the front of the Vive.

    • Pull the upper component cover away from the front of the Vive 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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