Introduction
Use this guide to replace the left speaker in your HTC Vive XR Elite.
What you need
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Press the release button on the right battery cradle temple slot.
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Pull the battery cradle away from the right temple slot to disconnect it.
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Grip the middle of the face cushion with your fingers and pull back to remove it.
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Use tweezers to remove the six screw covers from the right temple.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 4.9 mm‑long screws securing the two right temple halves.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the right hinge cover.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger in the gap between the right outer and inner hinge covers.
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Slide the spudger along the gap to separate the clips securing the outer hinge cover.
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Remove the outer hinge cover.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger in the gap between the outer and inner temple.
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Slide the spudger along the gap to separate the clips securing the outer temple.
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Use tweezers to peel back the black tape covering one of the inner hinge cover screws.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the inner hinge cover:
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One 3.1 mm‑long screw
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One 4.9 mm‑long screw
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Rotate the inner hinge cover off its groove in the frame.
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Thread the inner hinge cover off of the USB-C and speaker cables and remove it.
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Use tweezers to remove the six screw covers from the left temple.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 4.9 mm‑long screws securing the two left temple halves.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the left hinge cover.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger in the gap between the left outer and inner hinge covers.
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Slide the spudger along the gap to separate the clips securing the outer hinge cover.
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Remove the outer hinge cover.
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Use tweezers to peel back the black tape covering one of the inner hinge cover screws.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the inner hinge cover:
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One 3.5 mm‑long screw
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One 4.9 mm‑long screw
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Rotate the inner hinge cover off its groove in the frame.
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Let the cover hang off its volume button cable for now.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the 12 screws securing the face plate:
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Six 3.5 mm‑long screws
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Four 4.9 mm‑long screws
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Two 6.5 mm‑long screws
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There are two magnets at the top corners of the face plate. As you remove nearby screws, they might stick to them.
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Insert the flat end of the spudger in the gap between the frame and the bottom right corner of the face cover.
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Pry up with the spudger to release the clips securing the face cover.
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Lift the face cover and rotate it over the top of the frame.
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Lay the face cover face up before continuing.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.3 mm‑long screws securing the proximity sensor cable.
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Use tweezers to pull the left speaker connector out of its socket.
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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 these instructions 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.
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 these instructions 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.
