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Oculus Rift CV1: How to take the headstrap off

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:58:07 -0700

recently the Velcro on the right side of my headstrap broke, i have a spare because i knew this would happen, however i cant find any tutorial on how to take the headstrap off without damaging either of them, and i only have one spare, ive seen that it is indeed removable but can someone give me clear detailed instructions (with pictures if possible) on how to take it off

⟐ Answered June 29, 2025 at 0:58 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Any suggestions on cable repair.

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:29:37 -0700

Bought a headset from a friend. cable leading to the HDMI and USB split was badly twisted some how and I believe there is a broken wire. Any suggestions? PC identifies headset, and I am able to get sound and tracking. But no visuals within the headset itself.

⟐ Commented April 20, 2025 at 19:29 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: software repair, and/or change?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:39:21 -0700

I have an old one of these that probably works in a hardware sense, but i'm not sure our account still works, or that the software itself does. and even if it does i don't have high hopes for meta's reliability (let alone privacy). Does anyone know if there are options available for changing out the software, or similar diy methods? (basically changing/repairing a computer operating system but for vr i guess)

Oculus Rift CV1: Ribbon cable (headphones/rear tracking sensors) broken

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:01:02 -0700

Hey guys...

Some days ago, I bought one CV1 it from a friend. But unfortunately in the transport the ribbon cable in headband it broke. I tried repair this ribbon cable but I don't had success. I tried talk with the Oculus Support...I asked if they send me another headband for make my rift 100% again but apparently, they do not want help me. I know how disassembly/assembly my rift, this is no worry for me...but they said basically "Sorry to hear that Rift was damaged"...short answer: buy another one.

Anyone can help me about this problem? How can repair? Where find something that can use for fix?

I tried amend the ribbon cable using wires but when I test continuity with multimeter any pin doesn't work.

1- Before try fix, I tested continuity between this pins and the headphone pins, it's working.

2- I received the oculus in this situation. I needed cut the ribbon cable after this hole because was torn.

3- Conversation with the Oculus Support Team

3 - Soldered pins with wires in the both sides, at the moment, all that's fine. I tested again the continuity between the blue wire sides, it's working too...but if a test between the blue wire side and headphone contact...not working :( (maybe why I use this wire? need another wire type?)

4 - Another picture without zoom

⟐ Answered June 30, 2024 at 15:01 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Left lens has no display. Rattling inside headset.

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:51:19 -0700

Just finished playing a game, and was about to unplug the headset to store it. Went back in to exit out of the game and noticed the left lens was just black. Could hear something rattling inside when moving it. Headset is about 5 years old.

Oculus Rift CV1: I have chewed cables on my Oculus Rift CV1

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:55:09 -0700

Can I still buy replacement components (chewed cables) for this? If so where do I go to buy them?

#Sifu_Shaun

Oculus Rift CV1: My oculus rift cv1 doesn't turn on

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:50:15 -0700

I had the problem of the orange light without image and with audio, and I came to the conclusion that the USB ports of my Mother Asus h81m-k were not compatible with the glasses. For the last time I tried them on a friend's PC and they worked perfectly! Since then, I bought an Oculus Compatible Ínateck 4 USB Pci-express Board and waited 2 months for it to arrive at my house. When it arrived, I instantly went to connect everything and try the glasses again after a long time. And the first thing I noticed was that the orange light did not turn on as it normally did, I proceeded to disconnect the Headset Cable and reconnect it and nothing... it does not work in any of the usb ports... what could it be? The cable that is damaged?

Oculus Rift CV1: Oculus Quest tear down

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:58:39 -0700

Yes, I know that I choose the wrong device. There is no Oculus Quest on the menu list.

As the question title, please make a tear down step by step of the Oculus Quest and the Oculus Touch Controllers. Thanks!

⟐ Commented November 16, 2020 at 9:58 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Request timeout on sensor setup

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:49:51 -0700

This drives me crazy. cant find anything on the internet answering this, but tons of users with the same problem who also dont have answers. basically, I get to the part where I have to put the controller at eye height push the trigger and get request timeout. any help? thanks!

I have a 2 sensor setup.

@oldturkey03 @avanteguarde @paperboypaddy @pccheese @mayer

⟐ Commented August 29, 2020 at 7:49 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Where can I find a replacement screen

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:15:12 -0700

I recent lost one screen due to a minor accident and oculus does not do repairs nor sell the parts required to do so, so i would like to know where can i go to get the necessary parts to get my cv1 back in working condition.

⟐ Commented August 17, 2020 at 16:15 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Can I get my hdmi cable fixed at an electronics store?

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:33:05 -0700

The hdmi cable on the headset isn’t replaceable, is it possible to get it fixed at an electronics store?

⟐ Commented December 30, 2019 at 12:33 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Teardown CV1 earphone to repair it

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:45:52 -0700

I know that my problem comes from the rotating thing. Do someone knows how to tear down this rotating part from the earphone?

Thanks.

⟐ Edited by author October 22, 2019 at 9:45 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Main unit gets very hot

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 04:50:10 -0700

My CV1 gets very hot on the top after about 20 mins of use. I had a DK1 and DK2 and I never had this problem. I thought I was just being sensitive to this but when people try my rift after about 15 or 20 mins they take it off and usually exclaim “Woooahhhhhhh” Not like that was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen but like i’m taking off a gas mask after wearing it in the Missouri summer for 30 minutes. It’s uncomfortable.

I tried contacting Oculus shortly after I got the device but unfortunately I got busy and didn’t follow up. Now i’m out of warranty and Oculus’ answer is buy a refurb unit.

When doing research on this online I don’t see much about the unit heating up. I even booted up my old DK2 for comparison and it doesn’t get nearly as hot.

I don’t have a way to measure surface temperature. Any suggestions on measuring temperature or addressing this issue if anyone has heard of it. I was looking into modifying the unit to add some quiet fans to the top. I’m not concerned about obscuring the sensors on top as I generally play from a seated position.

⟐ Commented July 28, 2019 at 4:50 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Any ideas how to fix this?

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 16:53:41 -0700

Hello,

I recently purchased this 2nd hand off ebay and within a few days this happened..

Is you can see a wire has been pulled out which has removed all sound. I Contacted Oculus support but they said it is out of warranty so they couldn’t help.

Thanks in advance.

Oculus Rift CV1: Where can I find replacement lenses?

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:50:30 -0700

The lens on the right side of my oculus is shattered and was wondering if there was a way to find and replace the lens.

⟐ Answered June 11, 2019 at 5:50 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Plastic Strap Broke on Oculus

Wed, 29 May 2019 09:29:28 -0700

The plastic part that holds the straps on on the left and right side of the rift broke on my Rift.

Can I order a new part?

⟐ Answered May 29, 2019 at 9:29 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Oculus left lens black screen, right lens normal

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:21:07 -0700

I want to know what I'm doing now.How can we determine which parts are broken?

Oculus Rift CV1: Can a Scratched Lens be repaired or replaced?

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 13:04:22 -0700

I have some scratches, resulting form wearing glasses while using the Rift. After getting prescription lens adapters the scratches are more visible. The scratches not deep, but are more of a rubbing of the Oculus lens and my glasses len. The result is a slight cloudiness in one eye. Just enough to make it annoying in certain situations.

Is lens replacement some thing I or you can do? Oculus Support said I would have to get another set, but generously offered me a refurbished set at a 20% of the retail price.

They can drop dead.

⟐ Answered December 25, 2018 at 13:04 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: How can I separate oculus rift cv1 lenses from screens?

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:48:33 -0700

Hi all, I'm trying to do a repair on my oculus rift screens.

After disassembling my rift to get at them it appears that they are glued together. I'm not too keen on trying to pry them off....

Does anyone know of a way of removing the screens from the lens cups?

⟐ Answered September 10, 2018 at 1:48 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: left screen splintered.Everyhing else intac Looking for a left screen.

Thu, 10 May 2018 10:51:06 -0700

Dropped my Rift. Opened it. Found out left screen splintered(in the upper right edge). .Everyhing else intact-probably useful for swapping? Now I am looking for a left screen.

⟐ Answered May 10, 2018 at 10:51 MST