HTC Vive Pro 2 Daughterboard Replacement

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

Last updated on February 6, 2025

2 - 3 hours

Moderate

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace the daughterboard in your HTC Vive Pro 2 headset.

Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the procedure.

Power off and unplug your headset before you begin your repair.

What you need

Parts

Kapton Tape
Sale price $9.99

Tools

Step 1 Reposition the head strap

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Rotate the head strap forward as far as it will go.

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Step 2 Unplug the All-In-One Cable

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Unplug the All-In-One Cable from your headset.

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Step 3 Remove the All-In-One Cable

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Remove the All-In-One Cable from the cable guides along the left side of the head strap.
During reassembly, connect the All-In-One Cable to the headset before routing it through the cable guides. This will ensure it has the right amount of slack.

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Step 4 Remove the top strap

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Separate the top strap from itself where the Velcro secures it.

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Step 5

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Peel back the Velcro securing the rear of the top strap.
Feed the top strap out through the head strap to partially remove it.

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Step 6

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Feed the top strap through the clip near the front of headset to fully remove it.

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Step 7 Remove the front side foam pads

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Peel off both front side foam pads to uncover the speaker wires.

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Step 8 Remove the two rubber spacers

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Use the point of your spudger to pry out the two rubber spacers next to the headphone screws.
Be careful not to accidentally pry any of the speaker wires under the rubber spacer.

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Step 9 Disconnect the speaker wires

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Use the point of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both the left and right headphone speaker wires.

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Step 10 Remove the head strap

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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 12.1 mm screws (one on each side) securing the head strap to the headset.
Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the following screws securing the head strap to the headset:
Four 3.9 mm screws (two on each side)
Two 4.1 mm screws (one on each side)

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Step 11

Remove the two plastic spacers underneath the previously removed Torx T6 screw.

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Step 12

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Thread the headphone speaker wires out through both ends of the head strap.

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Step 13 Remove the outer shell

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The four screws securing the outer shell are covered with black stickers. If the stickers are difficult to remove, simply press your T6 Torx driver through them.

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Step 14

Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.9 mm screws (two on top, two on bottom) securing the outer shell to the headset.

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Step 15

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Insert an opening pick into the seam between the two halves of the outer shell.
Slide the opening pick through the seam to dislodge the clips securing it to the headset.
Only insert the opening pick as far as necessary. There are ribbon cables underneath the outer shell.

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Step 16

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Continue sliding the opening pick through each seam until all clips have been dislodged.

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Step 17

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Carefully slide each half of the outer shell off of the sensor array.
Be careful not to snag any of the ribbon cables underneath.

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Step 18 Disconnect the microphone

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Use the point of your spudger, or a clean fingernail, to flip up the locking tab on the microphone ZIF connector on the daughterboard.

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Step 19

Use tweezers, or your fingers, to pull the microphone cable straight out of its socket.

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Step 20 Disconnect the sensor array

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Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel the conductive fabric off the sensor array ZIF connector on the motherboard.

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Step 21

Use your spudger, or a clean fingernail, to flip up the locking tab on the sensor array ZIF connector.

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Step 22

Use your fingers to grip the left and right sides of the sensor array cable and pull it straight out of its socket.

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Step 23 Remove the sensor array screws

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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.0 mm‑long screws securing the top of the sensor array.

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Step 24

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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.8 mm‑long screws securing the front of the sensor array.

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Step 25 Remove the sensor array

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Lift the sensor array straight off the lens assembly and remove it, making sure you thread the cable through its slot.
During reassembly, make sure the sensor assembly cable is threaded through its slot before continuing.

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Step 26 Remove the thermal pad

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Use your fingers to peel up the thermal pad covering the daughterboard.
The thermal pad will likely remove the Kapton tape from the ZIF connectors on the daughterboard. Replace the Kapton tape if necessary.
Set aside the thermal pad. You'll reuse it during reassembly.

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Step 27 Disconnect the lens assembly

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Insert the flat end of a spudger under a corner of the lens assembly press connector.
Don't insert your spudger anywhere else, as you risk dislodging nearby surface-mounted components.
Twist the spudger to lift the press connector up and disconnect it.
Repeat the same process to disconnect the other lens assembly press connector.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down in the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

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Step 28 Disconnect the IPD sensor

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Use the point of a spudger to lift up the locking tab on the IPD sensor ZIF connector.

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Step 29

Use tweezers, or your fingers, to pull the IPD sensor cable straight out of its socket.

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Step 30 Disconnect the proximity sensor

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Use the point of a spudger to lift up the locking tab on the proximity sensor ZIF connector.

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Step 31

Use tweezers, or your fingers, to pull the proximity sensor cable straight out of its socket.

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Step 32 Remove the sensor array cable

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Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel the conductive fabric off the sensor array ZIF connector on the daughterboard.

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Step 33

Use your spudger to flip up the locking tab on the sensor array ZIF connector.

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Step 34

Use your fingers to grip both sides of the cable and pull it straight out of its socket.
Remove the cable.

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Step 35 Remove the daughterboard screws

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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.0 mm‑long screws securing the daughterboard.

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Step 36 Remove the daughterboard

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Lift the daughterboard straight off the lens assembly and remove it.

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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.

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.