Oculus Quest 2 Disassembly

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Description: The Oculus Quest 2, also known as the Meta...

Steps:

  1. Start by removing the six T2 screws that hold the inner lining of the headset to the front.
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  2. One side at a time, insert a pick next to the nosepiece, slide it to the edge and pry.
  3. When both sides are loose, carefully lift the cover out, and fold it so that the nose piece is on the outer perimeter of the device, as shown in the second image.
  4. The proximity sensor is still connected via a flex cable, so be careful to not rip or crease the cable.
  5. Lift the small black clip on the ZIF connecter up, and pull the flex cable out.
  6. The cable is lightly adhered to the headset so be careful when removing it.
  7. During reassembly, make sure to position the cable correctly. Latching the small black clip back on shouldn't require much force. If you don't connect the cable correctly, the headset's screen may stay black and the device will turn off after a few seconds.
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  8. The ribbon cable is lightly attached to the headset with adhesive and the cable is connected with a ZIF connector. Consult Step 1 of the Recognizing & Disconnecting Cable Connectors guide (RDCC guide) for ZIF connector info.
  9. Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the locking flap to release the cable. See pictures 2 and 3 to understand how the flap operates.
  10. The cable is lightly adhered to the headset so be careful when removing it.
  11. During reassembly, make sure to position the cable correctly. Latching the small black clip back on shouldn't require much force. If you don't connect the cable correctly, the headset's screen may stay black and the device will turn off after a few seconds.
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  12. Remove the three P000 screws.
  13. Remove the two P000 screws
  14. The two orange screws near the top are very deep, a longer head screwdriver may be required
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  15. Insert a pick and pry at these four spots to release the clips.
  16. Lift the front cover away from the headset.
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  17. Unplug the side WiFi antenna. See step 5 of the RDCC guide. To disconnect the cable, slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or tweezers under the metal neck of the connector and lift straight up from the board.
  18. Remove the 4.4 mm P000 screw
  19. Remove the two 2.3 mm P000 screws
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  20. Unplug the battery. See Step 4 of the RDCC Guide. Use the spudger to pry the connector straight up.
  21. Remember to put part of the battery ribbon cable under the logic board when reassembling.
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  22. Remove two P000, 4.8 mm long screws.
  23. Remove four P000, 4.8 mm long screws.
  24. Remove two P000, 10.7 mm long screws.
  25. The arrow points to the Bluetooth antenna. To disconnect see step 5 of the Guide. Go to picture 2. To disconnect the cable, slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or tweezers under the metal neck of the connector and lift straight up from the board.
  26. Picture 3. Remove the antenna from the headset.
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  27. Unplug the fan.
  28. Remove the T2 screw
  29. Remove the P000 screw
  30. Lift the front LED away from the headset.
  31. Lift the fan away from the headset.
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  32. Remove the four P000 screws
  33. Remove the heatsink.
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  34. There are 2 ZIF connectors near the top of the mainboard. The ZIF flap on the right has been opened. The ZIF flap is opened by pushing down in the direction of the orange arrow.
  35. Unlatch both ZIF connectors and disconnect the cables. These cables lead to the front LED and IPD sensor, and proximity sensor.
  36. Unplug the side WiFi antenna connector. See step 5 of the RDCC guide. To disconnect the cable, slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or tweezers under the metal neck of the connector and lift straight up from the board.
  37. Unplug the cable leading to the USB Type-C port and headphone jack. See Step 4 of the RDCC Guide. Use the spudger to pry the press connector straight up.
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  38. Two sets of speaker cables are connected to the main board.
  39. Grab the wires and pull out to disconnect the speaker cables.
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  40. Disconnect the ZIF connectors for the top cameras
  41. The ZIF connector is shown in the second picture. A spudger should be used to push up the locking flap as shown by the red arrow.
  42. When the flap is open the ribbon cable may be pulled from the connector.
  43. Remember to do both camera ZIF connectors.
  44. When reassembling, note that the camera covers are unique to each side. The holes in the covers should be pointed up and in the proper location.
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  45. Open the flaps on the three ZIF connectors and detach the ribbon cables.
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  46. The screen cable is attached with a press connector.
  47. Use the spudger to pry the press connector straight up. See Step 4 of the RDCC Guide.
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  48. Remove the following screws:
  49. One 3.5mm hex screw
  50. Four P000 screws
  51. These screws are non-magnetic.
  52. Remove the mainboard.
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  53. Close up on the mainboard.
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  54. Remove the four P000 screws
  55. Unroute the side WiFi antenna.
  56. The battery power comes to the midframe through this cable. The cable has a metal pad on the bottom and is attached to the midframe with glue. Separate the metal plate on the bottom of the connector from the midframe.
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  57. The midframe is removed giving access to the battery.
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  58. Remove the two P000 screws, which hold the battery to the front of the case.
  59. Remove the four P000, which hold the battery to the back of the case.
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  60. Remove the three T2 screws, which hold the cover on the battery case.
  61. After the cover is removed.
  62. The Quest 2 has a battery life of 2.5 hours, drawing an average of 5.6W.
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  63. Release the speaker wire from the speaker retainer.
  64. Remove the seven P000 screws from the speaker retainer and USB port.
  65. Use the spudger to free the speaker retainer.
  66. Remove the USB charge port and the speaker retainer.
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  67. Use a small screwdriver to tip up the tabs on the springs.
  68. Remove the springs using needle nose pliers.
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  69. The arm and speaker are passed through the headset and locked in place with the rubber retaining ring.
  70. Tabs in the rubber retaining ring pass through the slots in the arm. These are the slots that previously held the springs. the ring is turned to lock or unlock the arm.
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  71. How you grasp the retaining ring depends on which arm you are working on.
  72. When you are working on the arm located near the on/off button, you must put your hand through the part of the headset that is normally towards your face to grasp the retaining ring. You then push the arm down in the direction shown in the second picture.
  73. When working on the arm located near the USB port you must put your hand through the front of the headset to grasp the retaining ring. You then push the arm down as shown in the third picture.
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  74. Small metal tabs hold the guide rails that the lenses slide on. Removing the rails reveals the display.
  75. There is a protective sheet of plastic over the screen. Be careful of dust and scratches.
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