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HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace the lens and OLED frames in an HTC Vive.

You'll need a narrow, long-shaft driver to reach some of the screws in this guide.

What you need

  1. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Open the cable compartment: step 1, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Open the cable compartment: step 1, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Open the cable compartment: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Be sure to power down and disconnect your Vive before beginning.

    • Place a finger on the top edge of the compartment cover assembly and slide the assembly toward the front of the Vive until it comes loose from the headset.

    • Lift the cover away from the headset and slide it up the cables until it's out of the way.

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  2. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unplug the HDMI cable: step 2, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unplug the HDMI cable: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the HDMI cable straight up to unplug it from the headset.

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  3. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unplug the remaining cables: step 3, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unplug the remaining cables: step 3, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unplug the remaining cables: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the lifting and unplugging process with the remaining USB, power, and audio cables.

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  4. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unscrew the head strap mounts: step 4, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unscrew the head strap mounts: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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  5. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the head strap mounts: step 5, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the head strap mounts: step 5, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the head strap mounts: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove both head strap mounts.

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  6. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the facerest: step 6, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the facerest: step 6, image 2 of 2

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

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  7. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unscrew the outer shell: step 7, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unscrew the outer shell: step 7, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unscrew the outer shell: step 7, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Use tweezers to remove the small stickers over the four screws securing the outer shell.

    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the four 3.4 mm-long screws securing the outer shell.

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  8. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the outer shell: step 8, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the outer shell: step 8, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the outer shell: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Grasp the top edge of the right half of the outer shell, behind the component cover and near the seam in the center. Pull it to the right and upward, away from the headset to release the clip securing that part of the shell.

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  9. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the right half the outer shell and pull it to the right and toward the front of the headset in a twisting motion until you feel the clips on the front of the cover release.

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  10. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the right side of the outer shell to the right and off of the headset.

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  11. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Repeat the last three steps for the left side of the outer shell and remove it.

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  12. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the sensor array cables: step 12, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the sensor array cables: step 12, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the sensor array cables: step 12, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Use tweezers to remove the clear tape over all four of the sensor array cable connectors.

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  13. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the small locking flap on one of the sensor array ZIF connectors.

    • Slide the cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

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  14. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the previous step for the remaining three sensor array cables to disconnect the remaining cables.

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  15. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers or a spudger to pry up the camera cable cover and remove it.

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  17. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the camera cable connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard.

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  18. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unscrew the sensor array: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH000 driver to remove the five 3.9 mm screws securing the sensor array.

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  19. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH000 driver to remove the four 3.9 mm screws securing the sensor array.

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  20. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #000 Screwdriver
    $5.49
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    • Use a PH000 driver to remove the four 3.9 mm screws securing the sensor array.

    • You'll need a narrow, long-shaft driver to reach these screws.

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  21. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the sensor array: step 20, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the sensor array: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the sensor array away from the headset to remove it.

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  22. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the motherboard: step 21, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the motherboard: step 21, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the motherboard: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the tape covering the interconnect cable socket.

    • Use the point of a spudger to flip up the small locking flap on the cable socket.

    • Slide the interconnect cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

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  23. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 22, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the tape covering the left OLED cable socket.

    • Use the point of a spudger to flip up the small locking flap on the cable socket.

    • Slide the left OLED cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

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  24. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 23, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the tape covering the right OLED cable socket.

    • Use the point of a spudger to flip up the small locking flap on the cable socket.

    • Slide the right OLED cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

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  25. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 24, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Use a pair tweezers to slightly twist the interconnect cable and press it down until the tabs on either side of the cable clear the hole in the motherboard.

    • During reassembly, make sure to thread the interconnect cable through its slot in the motherboard.

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  26. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the motherboard: step 25, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the motherboard: step 25, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the motherboard: step 25, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

    • Slide the motherboard toward the bottom of the headset, over the clips, to remove it.

    • Take care not to snag any cables during removal.

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  27. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the facerest midframe: step 26, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the facerest midframe: step 26, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Disconnect the facerest midframe: step 26, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Use a pair of tweezers to peel back the plastic covering the eyepiece midframe cable socket.

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the plastic locking flap on the socket.

    • Slide the cable straight out of its socket to remove it.

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  28. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 27, image 2 of 2

    • Gently peel the eyepiece midframe cable off of the facerest midframe.

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  29. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unscrew the facerest midframe: step 28, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH000 driver to remove the four 3.9 mm screws securing the facerest midframe.

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  30. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the facerest midframe: step 29, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the facerest midframe: step 29, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the facerest midframe off of the eyepiece midframe.

    • Take care not to snag any cables during removal.

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  31. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the eyepiece midframe: step 30, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the eyepiece midframe: step 30, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the eyepiece midframe: step 30, image 3 of 3

    • Hinge the OLED and lens frames down and away from the focus knob end of the eyepiece midframe.

    • Once you've rotated the OLED and lens frame about 90 degrees, push them straight down, parallel to the face of the eyepiece midframe, to separate them from the midframe.

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  32. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the eyepiece gasket: step 31, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the eyepiece gasket: step 31, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the eyepiece gasket: step 31, image 3 of 3

    • Gently lift the eyepiece gasket off of the lens and OLED frames to remove it.

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  33. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the support rod: step 32, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the support rod: step 32, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the support rod: step 32, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the rubber bumpers off of either end of the support rod.

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  34. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 33, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 33, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 33, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the support rod out of its brackets on the lens and OLED frames.

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  35. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the focus rod: step 34, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH000 driver to remove the eight 3.1 mm screws securing the focus rod brackets.

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  36. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 35, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the focus rod and its brackets.

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  37. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Unscrew the OLED covers: step 36, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH000 driver to remove the eight 2.4 mm screws securing the OLED covers.

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  38. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the OLED covers: step 37, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the OLED covers: step 37, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger push up one edge of the OLED cover and start unclipping that edge.

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  39. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 38, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 38, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the spudger under the clip along that edge to free the rest of the edge.

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  40. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 39, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 39, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 39, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the spudger around the remaining edges of the OLED cover to unclip those edges.

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  41. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 40, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 40, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the OLED cover.

    • Repeat the last three steps to remove the other OLED cover.

    • During reassembly, remember to thread the OLED cables through their slots in the OLED cover.

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  42. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the OLED displays: step 41, image 1 of 1

    • Very carefully lift the OLED display by its edges out of its frame.

    • If you are reusing the OLED displays, be very careful to avoid touching the front of the displays or bending or cracking the displays.

    • Repeat this process for the other OLED display.

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  43. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the lenses: step 42, image 1 of 1

    • Apply an iOpener to the lens to soften the adhesive securing it to the frame.

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  44. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 43, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement: step 43, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool to pry up the flat edge of the lens.

    • If it's difficult to pry up, apply the iOpener for another 30 seconds to further soften the adhesive.

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  45. HTC Vive Lens and OLED Frames Replacement, Remove the lens: step 44, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the lens.

    • Repeat the last two steps to remove the other lens.

    • Only the lens and OLED frames remain.

    • During reassembly, make sure the convex side of the lens is facing away from the frame.

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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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