HTC Vive XR Elite Rear Padding Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove the rear padding from your HTC Vive XR Elite.

If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

What you need

Step 1 Prepare your Vive XR Elite for disassembly

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Before starting this repair, discharge the batteries in your headset below 25%. A charged battery may leak dangerous chemicals or catch fire if damaged.
Playing Half Life: Alyx will do the trick!
The Vive XR Elite has a proximity sensor that puts the headset in standby mode to save battery when it isn't in use. To drain the battery faster you'll need to use the headset.

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Step 2 Insert an opening pick

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Insert a long edge of an opening pick in the gap between the two halves of the battery cradle, near the USB-C cable.

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Step 3 Release the top clips

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Slide the opening pick along the top edge of battery cradle to release its plastic clips.

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Step 4

Flip the battery cradle over.
Insert the long edge of an opening pick in the gap between the two halves of the battery cradle.

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Step 5 Release the bottom clips

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Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of battery cradle to release its plastic clips.

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Step 6 Separate the battery cradle halves

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Pull apart the two halves of the battery cradle to completely separate them.

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Step 7 Unfasten the rear padding

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Tool used on this step:

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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 4.9 mm-long screws securing the rear padding.
Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

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Step 8 Unclip the rear padding

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Pivot one of the rear padding clips toward the center of the frame.
Lift the rear padding up to unclip it.

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Step 9 Remove the rear padding

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The rear padding is not symmetrical. Note its orientation before continuing.
Unclip the remaining rear padding clip.
Remove the rear padding.

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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 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.