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Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Camera Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

If the device is not tracking motion properly this could be due to a broken camera motherboard. Common causes for motherboard failure include being exposed to static shock, overheating, or component failure.

What you need

  1. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Camera Motherboard Replacement, Camera Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Camera Motherboard Replacement, Camera Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the filter from the camera as shown.

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  2. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Camera Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Camera Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the cover plate from the front face of the camera using the iFixit Opening Pick.

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  4. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Camera Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Camera Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 3/16" J #000 screws.

    • Lift the back plate off.

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  5. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Camera Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Gently tug on the wires to free them from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the four 3/16" Phillips #000 from the four corners of the motherboard.

    • Remove the two 1/4" Phillips #0 screws shown to release the motherboard from the enclosure.

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Conclusion

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

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