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HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement

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  1. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Reposition the head strap: step 1, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Reposition the head strap: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Rotate the head strap forward as far as it will go.

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  2. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Unplug the All-In-One Cable: step 2, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Unplug the All-In-One Cable: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Unplug the All-In-One Cable from your headset.

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  3. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the All-In-One Cable: step 3, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the All-In-One Cable: step 3, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the All-In-One Cable: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • 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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  4. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the top strap: step 4, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the top strap: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Separate the top strap from itself where the Velcro secures it.

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  5. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • 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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  6. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Feed the top strap through the clip near the front of headset to fully remove it.

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  7. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the front side foam pads: step 7, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the front side foam pads: step 7, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the front side foam pads: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Peel off both front side foam pads to uncover the speaker wires.

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  8. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the two rubber spacers: step 8, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the two rubber spacers: step 8, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the two rubber spacers: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • 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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  9. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the speaker wires: step 9, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the speaker wires: step 9, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the speaker wires: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Use the point of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both the left and right headphone speaker wires.

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  10. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the head strap: step 10, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the head strap: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  11. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two plastic spacers underneath the previously removed Torx T6 screw.

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  12. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Thread the headphone speaker wires out through both ends of the head strap.

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  13. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the outer shell: step 13, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the outer shell: step 13, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the outer shell: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • 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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  14. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  15. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • 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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  16. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Continue sliding the opening pick through each seam until all clips have been dislodged.

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  17. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 17, image 3 of 3
    • 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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  18. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the face rest cushion: step 18, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the face rest cushion: step 18, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the face rest cushion: step 18, image 3 of 3
    • Use your fingers to gently peel the face rest cushion off of the headset.

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  19. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the microphone: step 19, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the microphone: step 19, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  20. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to pull the microphone cable straight out of its socket.

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  21. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the sensor array: step 21, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the sensor array: step 21, image 2 of 2
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel the conductive fabric off the sensor array ZIF connector on the motherboard.

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  22. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 2
    • Use your spudger, or a clean fingernail, to flip up the locking tab on the sensor array ZIF connector.

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  23. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1
    • 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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  24. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the sensor array screws: step 24, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the sensor array screws: step 24, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  25. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement: step 25, image 3 of 3
    • 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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  26. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the sensor array: step 26, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the sensor array: step 26, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  27. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the thermal pad: step 27, image 1 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the thermal pad: step 27, image 2 of 3 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the thermal pad: step 27, image 3 of 3
    • 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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  28. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the headphones: step 28, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Disconnect the headphones: step 28, image 2 of 2
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect both of the headphone cables from the daughterboard.

    • Pry as close to the head of the connector as possible, as you risk breaking off the wires if you pry further away.

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  29. HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the face rest: step 29, image 1 of 2 HTC Vive Pro 2 Face Rest Replacement, Remove the face rest: step 29, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the face rest 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.

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