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Meta Quest 3S: Stuck on USB Update Mode screen

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:27:47 -0700

Hi, I was hoping somebody can help advise me on how to resolve my Meta Quest 3s being stuck on USB Update Mode screen, I have performed a Factory reset and followed numerous videos relating to this issue on YouTube but the device keeps looping back to the USB Update Mode screen and I am unable to get passed it?

Thank you in advance

Meta Quest 3S: How to fix a meta 3S with no command and factory reset isn't working

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:57:56 -0700

It won't work

Valve Index Headset: My headset is blinking red

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:55:42 -0700

My headset has blinking red lights and SteamVR keeps saying the headset is not detected.
It will go from blue, to green briefly, back to blue, and then start blinking red.

I have attempted to delete and reinstall SteamVR, looked into adjusting config files, and made sure the rest of the equipment worked (Base Stations, controllers, trackers). Only the headset is experiencing this issue.

Meta Quest 3S: How can I replace or fix the headset battery be cause I over charged i

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:14:48 -0700

My little brother was charging his headset overnight and during school but when he got home the battery was charging later found out that he overcharged it how can we fix it?

Meta Quest 2: How do I fix stick drift?

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:20:04 -0700

I have hit both of my controllers and stick drift is a common problem, how do i fix it

Valve Index Headset: Head set tracking and steam not reacting

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:47:16 -0700

SO here is the long and short. for three years I've had worse and worse issue with my right controller just stopping tracking it just falls to the floor and still moves my button presses but no location tracking. well now that I'm past the warranty period i finally got some one to not just tell me to resend the error data for the 7th time. they said repair the interior tracking parts in the headset as the error seem to implement the headset. However they also say they have no idea what that is. so.... what part do i need to replace here. I can't afford a new headset just to test that's the issue. this has been long and drawn out and i cannot even play in vr any more its bad bad.

HTC Vive Pro: How to replace the microphone and where it is?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:45:42 -0700

I bought a used headset.I bought a used headset, but when I play games that require a microphone, it makes a strange crackling sound when recording. I think I need to replace it. Could you help?

Lenovo Explorer: Lenovo oculus charging hole is there supposed to be a pin in the cente

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:11 -0700

Is there supposed to be a pin in the middle of the charging port on a oculus lenovo vr headset

Vision Pro M2 2024: Is there a way to reduce/fix deep scratches?

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:07:17 -0700

I bought a used M2 and shortly after got a scratch dead center of one of the passthrough cameras. I tried to dry-buff it with a microfiber cloth by hand, but that didn't help and i didn't want to put too much pressure. Is it possible the plastic film would smooth out with some heat?

Valve Index Controller: Right controller Tracking issue

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:45:43 -0700

Smacked my right index controller and the tracking on it doesnt work anymore

Meta Quest 3S: How do I replace my ir tracking lights?

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:17:31 -0700

They were peeled off by my cousin.

Valve Index Controller: How do I fix the finger sensors? Power cycling did not work

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:25:30 -0700

Ive tried going through steam support and they said this site was the only option besides buying a new controller. the left hand middle and ring fingers always act as thoug Im touching them even though I am not. is there a way to fix this?

Meta Quest 3S: How do I fix a black screen?

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:00:10 -0700

My screen is black when turning on but the volume thing I can see on the screen when I push the volume up or down button but nothing else I’ve tried rebooting it restarting it and factory reset it and still nothing

⟐ Commented December 21, 2025 at 20:00 MST

Valve Index Headset: Is it possible to replace the headset port to the tether?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:26:27 -0700

Headset port connected to the tether got super scratched up from fiddling trying to get the cord in at 3am and won't connect anymore. Is there any way to repair/replace this part so I don't have to buy an entirely new headset?

Valve Index Controller: Middle finger tracking failure

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:03:32 -0700

The finger tracking is starting to show a lot of wear, and the ones on the left hand have stopped tracking the middle finger entirely, leaving me no choice but to flip the bird when I want to clench a fist. Is there anything I can do to troubleshoot this?

⟐ Edited by author December 15, 2025 at 15:03 MST

Valve Index Headset: Should I replace the IO board or Motherboard?

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:28:32 -0700

Issue: Headset Display Disconnected. Steady Red Light on headset. No Display.

Attempted Fixes:

Reset Headset [FAILED]
Restarted Computer [FAILED]
Updated Graphic Drivers [FAILED]
Reseated Cable at Every possible breakpoint (Display port, USB port, Power Cable, Break point for power cable, Break point for tri-cable, Headset port) [FAILED]
Move to known good Display Port on GPU and known good usb cable [FAILED]
Replaced Both parts of Cable with New Cable from IFixIt [FAILED]
Reset all SteamVR USB drivers [FAILED]
Attempted to see if it was an incorrect resolution setting but couldn't even detect headset in display settings.
Tried a different computer [FAILED]

Has anyone experienced this or have any ideas on how to figure out the source of the issue?

Thanks!

Meta Quest 2: Power light turns on, but no audio or display

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:35:22 -0700

I have a Meta Quest 2 that suddenly stopped working during use. I looked it over, and there was a decent amount of sweat on the device which I suspect was the reason it died due to no other physical damage and not having been dropped, etc.

After wiping it down and drying it off as much as possible, I tried turning it on again by pressing the power button. The power light turns on, and after some time the front of the headset gets warm. However, nothing shows on the display, it remains black the entire time and no audio can be heard.

I have disassembled the device down to the midframe and didn't see anything concerning on the mainboard or any connectors. There was a bit of corrosion on some copper tape stuck on the backside of the display assembly on the top.

I'm wondering whether the problem is likely with the motherboard or the display assembly and how I could test it without another set of parts to verify. There are some relatively cheap display assemblies available on eBay but it would be nice to know for certain before buying anything.

HTC Vive XR Elite: Left Temple Covers out of stock for a few months

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:04:50 -0700

Is there going to be a restock of the left inner and outer covers for the HTC Vive Elite?

It's been out of stock for months, and I have yet to see it restocked.

Valve Index Headset: What kind of glue is best to replace lenses and dust gasket?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:22:36 -0700

The glue holding the dust gasket around the eye cups came off and now there is a lot of dust on the screens. I am planning on getting a replacement gasket and taking out the lenses to clean the screens. Does the replacement gasket come with glue? If not what type of glue should I use to secure the gasket to the lenses and what type of glue to secure the lenses to the eye cups?

Meta Quest 3: I want to know if this is the broken mask buckle, and if so, what acce

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:33:11 -0700