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HTC Vive: Where to buy Parts?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:43:12 -0700

Does anyone know where I can buy parts? anything from straps to soldered parts. Thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented July 27, 2021 at 16:43 MST

HTC Vive: Opening 2 halves of shell on headset

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:48:04 -0700

Is there a trick to separating the 2 halves of the shell on the headset?

⟐ Answered December 21, 2017 at 21:48 MST

HTC Vive: How do you resolve Error 108?

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:13:59 -0700

After my headset is plugged in, error 108 appears on the screen. I tried to restart the headset and the red light started to blink on the headset. Do you have any alternative fix for this problem?

⟐ Answered April 11, 2019 at 3:13 MST

HTC Vive: Is it replaceable? (Vive Valcro Parts)

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 21:36:07 -0700

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Can I replace my vive valcro because it is broken?

Can I buy a valcro?

⟐ Answered June 10, 2018 at 21:36 MST

HTC Vive: How to diagnose my HTC Vive Base Station?

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:36:58 -0700

One of the two base stations is giving me the dreaded blinking red LED. SteamVR gives error code 10010, and pointing my phone at the tracker shows 9 active IR lights coming through in the main grid, and one down below.

Sadly where I live, shipping this base station back to have HTC take a look at it will cost a ridiculous amount.

Is there any good guide for opening up the base station and testing to find what IS faulty?

⟐ Answered September 06, 2024 at 7:36 MST

HTC Vive: The power button is loose and won’t turn the Vive on.

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:07:14 -0700

The power button on the Vive presses with no resistance, and it doesn’t turn the device on. All the cables are plugged in. What could be the problem?

⟐ Answer edited October 12, 2017 at 13:07 MST

HTC Vive: Where can I get a replacement front facing camera lens cover?

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 23:05:09 -0700

I got my HTC Vive a few months ago and after using it for awhile I managed to crack the lens that covers the front facing camera. I have looked online and have not been able to find any replacements aside from screen protectors but that is not what I am looking for .

HTC Vive: Red light wont go away! HELP ASAP

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:29:42 -0700

I recently started playing vr again more and more and today when i tried connecting my vr i launched wireless app first then i started steamvr and i heard the home menu then the application that lets me see from the vr on my computer started and i saw vr was working for a second and then complete black nothing and the light shined red, ive tried changing ports tried unplugging and plugging back in restarting pc, took out and put the wigig card back in i tried uninstalling and reinstalling nothing seems to work, does anyone have any solution too this?

⟐ Answer edited April 25, 2025 at 7:29 MST

HTC Vive: How do I fix my tracking issues?

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:08:51 -0700

I’m having trouble identifying the tracking issue with my headset. The base stations are wall mounted securely and are placed in the correct positions to be able to see each other and the devices in the playing area (All reflective surfaces have also been covered and the base stations are connected via sync cable). Despite this, the headset will have tracking issues and sometimes “Rubber-band” (I.E. :The head will phase into the floor or rocket to the ceiling, or just have general tracking issues at random). My best guess is that there is an issue with the sensor’s in the headset because the controllers haven’t had that issue nearly as frequently as the headset has, the other guess is that there is something wrong with one or both of the base stations themselves. Any ideas to help fix this?

⟐ Answer deleted August 10, 2022 at 23:08 MST

HTC Vive: What is the type of screw used to attach the strap to the headset?

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:15:39 -0700

We have a strap that fell off and the screw went missing. Looking for the type of screw and the right screwdriver to repair it.

⟐ Answered October 12, 2017 at 13:15 MST

HTC Vive: htc vive deluxe strap, headphone screw wont tighten

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 02:09:46 -0700

I bought a used deluxe audio strap from ebay and 1 headphone side isnt connected and constantly falls off, so i went to youtube and saw that i need to tighten the middle screw from behind the padding, but it doesnt get tightened at all, the screw itself looks fine i think so im not sure what to try now, my only other idea is that its related to the metal part that its supposed to be screwing into in the headphone

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after some more trying i think it is from the tiny metal part, i cant seem to get the screw to screw into it which i can on the side that is working, is it possible in any way to replace it? i dont know where i'd get that replacement piece (willing to buy) and i dont know which tool lets me remove it (i assume its the circular thing on the side)

⟐ Commented November 05, 2022 at 2:09 MST

HTC Vive: From where do I get a new 3 in 1 cable from the vive?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:49:11 -0700

Mine is damaged and i can't find a replacement.

⟐ Answered October 17, 2022 at 22:49 MST

HTC Vive: Copntroller pairing light is a slow blue blinking light that wont pair

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:52:02 -0700

Hi there folks

I was wondering if anyone else Has had the issue where if I try and pair the light starts blinking super slow, Say 2-3 sec intervals.

It wont pair. This one baffles me and i have no fixes for it.

⟐ Answer edited April 02, 2022 at 0:52 MST

HTC Vive: dust specs on the oled screen

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 16:22:49 -0700

I dropped my headset and the left lens popped out. I carefully placed it back into the socket only to find that there is now a hair and a couple pieces of dust stuck to the oled screen inside. I have seen the teardown guides to get all the way down to the screens, but is there a simpler way of just re-removing the lens itself and then carefully cleaning the inside from there?

⟐ Commented September 14, 2019 at 16:22 MST

HTC Vive: How do you remove the screen from the lens cases?

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:40:40 -0700

I am trying to remove the screens, but can’t seem to get them off. I have already removed the screws from the screens, but the screens don’t seem willing to detach. Does anyone have advice for removing them? Thanks.

⟐ Answer edited November 09, 2017 at 12:40 MST

HTC Vive: Oculus Lenses on HTC Vive?

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:18:47 -0700

Hi guys! I think this is mainly for the staff at iFixit. Hearing about the difference in "screen door effect" when comparing the HTC Vive to the Oculus Rift, I can't help but wonder how much relates to lenses vs display and if it would be possible to swap the lenses. There aren't many folks who have disassembled versions around and I know it would be of major interest to a lot of VR enthusiasts.

It seems like the screens are similar but not identicle in size (90mm vs 91.8ishmm?), the lens to screen distance might be different, and I suppose if they display the content differently that would be another challenge. I'm curious if you would consider an experiment to swap the lenses to see what effect that might have. Thanks!

⟐ Answered August 15, 2016 at 4:18 MST

HTC Vive: Laser wave lense for base station 1.0

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:14:34 -0700

Hi, in the past a small part from the laser fell off. I tried to search for it on the internet but without luck i did ot find anything. The only thing i know is the name of tha part: Wave line lense 8mm 90 degrees. Can anyone help or try to give me some advice on a trustworthy seller.

HTC Vive: My Straps are to small

Wed, 10 May 2023 17:36:25 -0700

The actual straps you adjust for the headset to fit your face are just too small anymore. I have to have it at a weird angle strapped. to the top back part of my head. Are there kits for bigger straps?

HTC Vive: Where to source a head strap

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:27:30 -0700

Trying to find a head strap for it but vive doesn't have it nor does I fix it

HTC Vive: Vive Pro headset is Blinking Red and Green

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:19:14 -0700

Hi,

My vive pro headset is switching on and off. The image on the computer screen doesn't switch on and off just the headset. I have sent it to the HTC repair centre in Romania (paid them) and have just received the unit back and the unit is still faulty. Any ideas?