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Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement

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  1. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Power off your Meta Quest 2: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Hold the power button for three seconds to fully turn off your headset.

    • You'll hear a power down chime, and the LED next to the power button will turn off.

  2. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the facial interface: step 2, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the facial interface: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Grasp and pull on the nose section of the facial interface to unclip it from the headset.

  3. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Grasp and pull on the top section of the facial interface to unclip it from the headset.

  4. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the facial interface.

    • During reassembly, align the facial interface to the headset and use your fingers to press along the perimeter to clip it back in.

  5. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Unclip the side straps: step 5, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Unclip the side straps: step 5, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Unclip the side straps: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Use your fingers to grasp the right strap near the headset.

    • Peel the right strap away from the headset arm to unclip it.

  6. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Repeat the procedure to peel the left strap away from the arm to unclip it.

  7. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the top strap: step 7, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the top strap: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Separate the hook and loop strip on the top strap.

  8. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the head strap: step 8, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the head strap: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Unthread the top strap from its bracket.

    • Remove the head strap.

  9. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the eyepiece trim screws: step 9, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the eyepiece trim screws: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Torx T2 driver to remove the six 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the eyepiece trim.

  10. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Release the eyepiece trim clips: step 10, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Release the eyepiece trim clips: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the eyepiece trim and white outer shell, near the nose cutout.

  11. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening pick to the right along the seam to release the clips securing the eyepiece trim.

    • Pry with the opening pick to release the clips securing the right side of the eyepiece trim.

    • Leave the opening pick in the seam to prevent the clips from reengaging.

  12. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Repeat the prying procedure along the left edge to release the clips securing the eyepiece trim.

    • During reassembly, press your fingers along the perimeter of the eyepiece trim to clip it back in place.

  13. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Reposition the eyepiece trim: step 13, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Reposition the eyepiece trim: step 13, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Reposition the eyepiece trim: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Don’t try to fully remove the eyepiece trim in this step. It’s still connected to the headset by a short cable.

    • Lift the eyepiece trim slightly and tilt it towards the top edge of the headset.

    • Set the trim down on your work surface, making sure not to strain the cable.

  14. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the face sensor: step 14, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the face sensor: step 14, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the face sensor: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Use the point of a spudger to flip open the black lock tab on the ZIF connector securing the face sensor cable.

  15. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • Use tweezers to pull the face sensor cable out of the ZIF connector.

  16. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the eyepiece trim: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the eyepiece trim.

  17. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Reassembly note: step 17, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Reassembly note: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • During reassembly:

    • Make sure the lens spacing matches the spacing indicator. This allows the indicator peg to sit correctly in its notch.

    • If the lens spacing doesn't match the indicator, manually adjust the lens with your fingers.

  18. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Reassembly note: step 18, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Reassembly note: step 18, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Reassembly note: step 18, image 3 of 3
    • During reassembly, the face sensor cable can be tricky to connect. Follow these tips to connect the cable:

    • Thread your fingers through the eyepiece trim’s eyeholes and grasp the edges of the sensor cable.

    • Slide the sensor cable into the socket until the first set of tabs rests in the socket. This should flip the lock tab down partially.

    • Use a spudger to press the lock tab down towards the cable to lock it in place.

  19. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the front cover screws: step 19, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the front cover screws: step 19, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the front cover screws: step 19, image 3 of 3
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 7.7 mm‑long screws securing the front cover to the headset:

    • One recessed in the top-left corner

    • One recessed in the top-right corner

    • Three along the lower edge

  20. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Release the front cover clips: step 20, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Release the front cover clips: step 20, image 2 of 2
    • The front cover is still held in place by clips along the bottom and side edges.

    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the bottom edge of the front cover and the headset.

    • Pry with the opening pick to release the front cover clips.

  21. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 21, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening clip along the seam and pry to release all the clips securing the front cover.

  22. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the front cover: step 22, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the front cover.

  23. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the top right antenna: step 23, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the top right antenna: step 23, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the top right antenna: step 23, image 3 of 3
    • Use a pair of tweezers to grasp the metal neck of the top-right antenna cable.

    • Lift the antenna connector straight up to disconnect it.

    • Guide the antenna cable out of its metal clip holding it in place.

  24. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the battery cable bracket: step 24, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the battery cable bracket:

    • One 4.4 mm‑long screw

    • Two 2.3 mm‑long screws

  25. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 25, image 3 of 3
    • Use tweezers or your fingers to grasp the battery cable bracket.

    • Twist the cable bracket slightly so that its bottom left corner unclips from the motherboard.

    • Remove the battery cable bracket.

  26. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 26, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 26, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector from the motherboard.

    • The battery press connector can disconnect accidentally during reassembly. Check this connector before you attach the bracket.

  27. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the antenna: step 27, image 1 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the antenna: step 27, image 2 of 3 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the antenna: step 27, image 3 of 3
    • Insert one arm of a pair of tweezers under the metal neck of the black antenna cable near the fan assembly.

    • Lift the antenna connector straight up to disconnect it.

    • Guide the antenna cable out of its metal clip holding it in place.

  28. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Loosen the front antenna assembly: step 28, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Loosen the front antenna assembly: step 28, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight screws securing the antenna assembly to the headset:

    • Four 4.4 mm‑long screws

    • Two 4.8 mm‑long screws

    • Two 10.7 mm‑long screws

  29. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 29, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 29, image 2 of 2
    • Use your fingers to flip up the antenna assembly enough to access the cable underneath it.

  30. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 30, image 1 of 2 Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement: step 30, image 2 of 2
    • Use tweezers to unclip the antenna cable from its metal clip.

  31. Meta Quest 2 Front Antenna Assembly Replacement, Remove the front antenna assembly: step 31, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the front antenna assembly.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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