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The Oculus Quest is the first standalone virtual reality headset that supports 6DOF tracking with cameras located on the headset itself. The Oculus Quest headset was released in May 2019 in 64 GB and 128 GB models.

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My oculus quest won't charge and has a red light.

My oculus quest 1 has been acting up and can’t charge. It is dead right now and when I plug it in it gives me a red light. I have now changed the cable 3 times and wait for an hour before plugging it back in to see if it was overheating. Please help me!

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I have the same problem except there is no red light for me, i used a 30 watt charger instead of the included 10 watt charger and I think thats why it isnt working.

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I need to do the same as my battery is not working

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mine been charging for 3 days and has a red light

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Same here. Tried serveral chargers and cable. I think i have a very expensive paperweight now.

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Oculus quest batteries have a hardware "self destruct" in lingo terms we use. their are contacts, the square conductive looking pads on the battery, if at anytime those contacts touch the metal frame covering the battery it will kill the quests ability to charge and turn on and slowly discharge so the battery doesnt explode.

Its no secret the li-poly or li-ion packs swell, and to prevent an exploding battery in your face this precaution was implemented, one of the only ways to see if this is the case is to check and see if the pack is swollen and if it is, have an expert remove it and dispose of the battery. these, batteries when exposed to oxygen, ignite at a tempature so hot you can not see the flame. lithium fire's are very nasty. so please air on the side of caution. All the quests have this, and all battery packs will sooner or later swell; it's not a factory defect, it's an expected EOL symptom for this part.

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David Hoag  since the charging light comes on we can assume your charger works and the cable works etc. So at this time I would replace the battery. This maybe a case of the battery no longer holding a charge which would manifest in symptoms like you describe.

Update (11/23/2021)

The battery is located in the metal assembly that is part of the forehead of the headset. Check the teardown on here as well as on here to at least get you there.

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How do I replace the battery?

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I also have this problem where all I get is a red blinking light and from what I've found it's supossedly a broken battery and I am trying to replace the battery, but In my case I can't seem to find any site that is selling this type of battery.

maybe I'm searching in the wrong places.

because I'm searching with "YU10850-18001A", "Fujian", other stuf that was seen on the image of the batterie info that you can see on the teardown of this device

here is that image of the battery:

https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:10...

I'm not afraid to open up my quest 1 but what's the point if I can't get replacement parts.

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I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with your Oculus Quest 1 not charging. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:

  1. Inspect the Charging Port: Make sure there's no debris or dust in the charging port. Use a can of compressed air or a soft brush to clean it carefully.
  2. Try a Different Power Source: Sometimes, the issue might be with the power source. Try using a different USB wall adapter or connecting it to a computer to see if it charges.
  3. Reboot: If your Oculus Quest is not responsive at all, try performing a hard reset. Hold down the power button for about 30 seconds until the Oculus logo appears. This can help with unresponsive devices.
  4. Update Firmware: Make sure your Oculus Quest's firmware is up to date. Sometimes, a software update can fix charging issues.
  5. Different USB Cable: Ensure you are using a high-quality USB cable that supports data transfer and charging. Not all USB cables are equal; some are only for data transfer and won't charge your device.
  6. Check for Physical Damage: Inspect the cable, charging port, and your Oculus Quest for any physical damage. If you find any, that might be the cause of the issue.
  7. Factory Reset: If none of the above steps work, you can try a factory reset as a last resort. Keep in mind that this will erase all the data on your device, so make sure to back up your data if possible. To factory reset, go to Settings > Device > Reset and follow the on-screen instructions.
  8. Contact Oculus Support: If the issue persists after trying these steps, it might be a hardware problem. Contact Oculus Support for further assistance. They can help you with warranty information and repair options.

Keep in mind that the Oculus Quest 1 is an older device, and if it's out of warranty, you might need to consider repair or replacement if none of these steps work.

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My oculus has a red light not changing red light not blinking or anything

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clips unknown check your charger, charging cable and charging port. Make sure that those have the proper voltage, are not obstructed by debris and have no bend pins etc.

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suck up any dust or debris

Update (05/03/24)

in the port

it will make the flow of energy continue

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This just happened to me. My headset tuned off while playing and then I couldn't charge it, the was a slashed battery symbol showing up and light was red on the side.

I tried everything nothing worked, but everything was ok ,the cable the outlet all good, so I left it for a few days. I came back and connected it back up to the same charge I always did and it still had the same symbol and light, so I figured that the battery was dead.

I left the charge in the headset and left thinking I need to buy a new one,when I came back few minutes later the slashed battery symbol was gone,the light on the side turned yellow/orange and the baterry was at zero. After another few minutes the battery started charging back up.

That's all I did so basically nothing but it just started working as I described.

Sorry I don't have a really answer but that is what happened to me I hope it helps

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