Oculus Rift DK1 Control Box Buttons Replacement
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Last updated on May 7, 2024
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The following steps will guide you in how to replace the buttons on the motherboard of the Oculus Rift. Removing and replacing the buttons requires a high level of skill in desoldering and soldering. We have linked to iFixit and other outside resources on how to desolder and solder, but previous experience is recommended.
What you need
Tools
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Use a plastic opening tool to carefully pry off the four rubber feet from the control box.
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You have now revealed the four 9 mm Phillips #1 screws underneath the rubber feet.
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Use a Phillips #1 Screwdriver to unscrew the four 9mm Phillips screws on the bottom of the control box.
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You can now remove the bottom lid of the control box. It should come apart easily.
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Use your finger(s) to start lifting the motherboard from the control box casing. While doing so, use your other hand to push the DVI connector into the control box casing.
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When the DVI connector has cleared the casing, lift the motherboard.
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Use a plastic opening tool or your fingernails to disconnect the grey wire connectors. To make removal easier, pry the left and right edges to carefully remove the connector.
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Do so for both of the wires attached to the motherboard.
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Now fully separate the motherboard from the control box casing.
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You now have the motherboard separated from the control box.
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Identify the buttons that are not working.
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For each button that needs to be replaced, use a soldering iron and soldering braid to desolder the four metal points.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Now that each button with issues is desoldered, use tweezers to grab each button and detach from the motherboard.
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If the button does not come off easily, go back to the previous step and ensure each of the four metal points are properly desoldered.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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