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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: 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: 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: 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: Will you strip the Oculus on ear headphones? Desperately need that...

Sun, 04 Dec 2016 08:01:09 -0700

A friend of mine pulled hard the on ear headphones by mistake and ripped the audio cable that is inside the left on ear headphone of the oculus rift...

I desperately need a strip down of the earphones so that I can fix it myself with your excellent guide.

⟐ Commented December 04, 2016 at 8:01 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Where can I buy a replacement left display for Rift CV1?

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:00:25 -0700

I dropped my Rift CV1 and need to replace the left display. I can't identify a good replacement display and I did not find a brand/name on Rift's website.

⟐ Commented July 02, 2017 at 22:00 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.

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⟐ Commented August 29, 2020 at 7:49 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Question about step 5 of oculus cv1 teardown guide

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:43:57 -0700

I opened my box of oculus cv1，but I found my oculus is almost like this

http://i.imgur.com/UGmgCHn.jpg

I want to try to repair it ,so I tear down it following the guide （Oculus Rift CV1 Teardown），but I don't understand the step 5。How to take out the frame with stretchy black lycra？Here is my picture(http://i.imgur.com/8F9a4cG.jpg

)，does the nail with red drawed need to be taken out？ How to take it out？

Thanks for helping me.

⟐ Commented January 13, 2017 at 11:43 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: Disassembly and repair of USB terminal end of headset cable

Fri, 12 May 2017 14:29:08 -0700

Replacement Cable

It may be virtually impossible to repair the USB if damaged.

I hope these pics help. If you have any thoughts, please share.

⟐ Commented May 12, 2017 at 14:29 MST

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: Operating CV1 with headstrap removed.

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:24:13 -0700

I'm looking to remove the headstrap from the CV1 (I'll be working with a group of clinical patients where wearing the headstrap is not possible. I know from the iFixit tear-down that there is a ribbon cable running through the strap, connecting to the headphones (which will not be used), and the IR LEDs on the back of the device (which also will not be used). I would like to know if the CV1 will run with this ribbon cable removed, or if it's possible to detach it from the strap and reroute it somehow?

Any thoughts?

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: 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: 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: 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

Oculus Rift CV1: My IPD changes are not registering in Oculus Home

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 04:20:59 -0700

I recently dropped my Oculus when trying to clean the lenses and although it still functions with no noticeable loose parts, changes in the IPD using the slider are not detected in the software. The lenses themselves move and I can get a clear image but as my IPD is ~60mm and the software is stuck reading at 71mm in-game perspectives are not correctly scaled.

⟐ Commented January 19, 2018 at 4:20 MST

Oculus Rift CV1: How to fix HMD disconnection?

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 19:58:32 -0700

My Oculus Rift headset is constantly disconnected, and the "We can't find your headset..." notice will pop out, I have tried everything on the software end including setting usb power management and got the officially recommended Inateck PCI-E USB card, which didn't help either. The headset will disconnect randomly and also when I give pressure on the top of the device, especially on the top left nearby the HDMI plug. Wondering if this is caused by the hardware defect and it would be highly appreciated if you could tell me how to fix it. Thank you very much!

⟐ Answer deleted April 15, 2017 at 19:58 MST