Introduction
Follow this guide to replace one or both eye tubes on a Valve Index VR headset.
Power off and unplug your Index before you begin your repair.
Note: this is a cumbersome repair with small, loose components that may fall out during the process. Work slow, and carefully keep track of any pieces that fall out.
What you need
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Use your hand to gently pull the face gasket straight off of the headset.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger in between the bottom of the head strap clip and the head strap padding.
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Pry up on the head strap clip until it is unclipped from the head strap.
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Use your fingers to pull the tether cable straight up off of the head strap cable guide.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 6.0 mm screws securing the face gasket bezel to the headset.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to separate the left edge of the eye tube gasket from the headset.
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Repeat the process for the right edge of the gasket.
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Use your hand to pull the front cover straight off of the front of the headset.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 5.4 mm screws securing the motherboard cover to the headset.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the following eight screws from the front fascia:
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Four 6.3 mm screws with fine threads
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Four 6.0 mm screws with coarse threads
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Use a spudger to unlock the ZIF connector at the top-left corner of the motherboard.
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Disconnect the FPC ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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Note the seven cables that must be disconnected in the following steps before the motherboard can be removed.
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Lift the motherboard shield off of the two cross-shaped alignment pegs.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use your tweezers to remove the rubber boot covering the IPD adjustment screw.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the five 4.5 mm screws securing the midframe.
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Use a spudger or your fingers to remove three of the four clips from the lower eye tube rail.
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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 Valve Index Answers community for help.
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 Valve Index Answers community for help.
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I gained two extra small pieces not mentioned, I think when removing the top rail, they just dropped out into the housing. Looks like they go next to the eye tubes and are not included with the replacement so make sure you don't lose them!
I believe those are suppose to add tension to the top rail. I lost mine but it should be for a small metal spring tensioner (I think).
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Hey, you guys forgot to mention anything about 2small pieces of bent metal no thicker then a staple that looks pretty important. Might want to include every piece that may be affected when assembling/disassembling the headset, Especially in the later stages.
wtf are these??? I also had them fall out and don't know what they are!
