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Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement

Introduction

If there are cracks or mars in the video display, the display screen may be broken.

What you need

  1. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Eye Relief Adjustment Screw: step 1, image 1 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Eye Relief Adjustment Screw: step 1, image 2 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Eye Relief Adjustment Screw: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove front cover plate.

    • Unplug the USB and HDMI cables from the Oculus Rift DK2.

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  2. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four 3/8" Phillips #0 screws from the inner portion of the headset.

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  3. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • With the screws removed, gently pull the headband frame apart from the headset.

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  4. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Remove Lens: step 4, image 1 of 2 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Remove Lens: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • With the Oculus facing up, twist the right lens clockwise and lift it out. Repeat for the left lens twisting counterclockwise instead.

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  6. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Headset Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    • Using tweezers, carefully lift the four rubber plugs as shown. They are a bit snug and you may need to jiggle them free with the tweezers.

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  7. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3/8" screws attaching the eyewear enclosure to the front casing.

    • Read the next step before removing the faceplate!

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  8. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully separate the faceplate and the cover. Gently rest the cover plate on top of the faceplate as shown in the pictures.

    • Do not use excessive force when separating these two pieces. There is a delicate ribbon cable connected to each.

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  9. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull out the small side tabs on the ribbon cable connector as shown to release the cable.

    • Push the tabs away from you, with the headset oriented as pictured. Carefully slide the ribbon cable out.

    • The headset should now be two separate pieces.

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  10. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the three 1/4" Phillips #00 screws as pictured and use the tweezers to lift them out.

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  11. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the tape and gently pry up the video data ribbon cable using the plastic opening tool as shown.

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  12. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Gently pry back the motherboard clips to release the motherboard. The motherboard should now lift free.

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  13. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Display Screen: step 12, image 1 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Display Screen: step 12, image 2 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Display Screen Replacement, Display Screen: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the six 1/4" Phillips #1 screws as shown. There should be two on each short side, and one on each long side.

    • Gently lift the plastic screen holder and display screen away from the remaining piece of the faceplate.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Comments

It's possible to use the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 screen?

Lauro Adriano Freitas - Reply

possible to use the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 screen?

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