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Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Headset Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Headset Motherboard Replacement, Eye Relief Adjustment Screw: step 1, image 1 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Headset Motherboard Replacement, Eye Relief Adjustment Screw: step 1, image 2 of 3 Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Headset Motherboard Replacement, Eye Relief Adjustment Screw: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Remove front cover plate.

    • Unplug the USB and HDMI cables from the Oculus Rift DK2.

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    • Remove the four 3/8" Phillips #0 screws from the inner portion of the headset.

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    • With the screws removed, gently pull the headband frame apart from the headset.

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    • With the Oculus facing up, twist the right lens clockwise and lift it out. Repeat for the left lens twisting counterclockwise instead.

  5. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Headset Motherboard Replacement, Headset Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Using tweezers, carefully lift the four rubber plugs as shown. They are a bit snug and you may need to jiggle them free with the tweezers.

  6. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Headset Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 3/8" screws attaching the eyewear enclosure to the front casing.

    • Read the next step before removing the faceplate!

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    • Carefully separate the faceplate and the cover. Gently rest the cover plate on top of the faceplate as shown in the pictures.

    • Do not use excessive force when separating these two pieces. There is a delicate ribbon cable connected to each.

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    • Gently pull out the small side tabs on the ribbon cable connector as shown to release the cable.

    • Push the tabs away from you, with the headset oriented as pictured. Carefully slide the ribbon cable out.

    • The headset should now be two separate pieces.

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    • Unscrew the three 1/4" Phillips #00 screws as pictured and use the tweezers to lift them out.

  10. Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 Headset Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the tape and gently pry up the video data ribbon cable using the plastic opening tool as shown.

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    • Gently pry back the motherboard clips to release the motherboard. The motherboard should now lift free.

Conclusion

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

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hi.

you know where possible buy the new motherboard?

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