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Meta Quest 2: The wifis names won't pop up need help please

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:29:04 -0700

I have this meta quest 2s the cooling fan was giving me problems and at the same time I stopped picking up any wifi signals not like after I contacted to them like when I opened the wifi tab to pick my network nothing shows up I've tried using the one way that you type all the things in and still no work im out of things it could be

Meta Quest 3S: Meta Quest 3S right controller connects and vibrates but does not track or show up in headset

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:21:39 -0700

My Meta Quest 3S right controller connects and vibrates, lights up when buttons are pressed, but no pointer or controller appears in the headset. I have already tried restarting the headset, removing/replacing the controller batteries for 30 seconds, unpairing and re-pairing the controller via the Meta Horizon app, and ensuring the tracking cameras and lighting are clean. What else can I do to fix this?

Oculus Go: Why is my oculus go volume up button not working

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:08:24 -0700

My Oculus go volume up is not working

Valve Index Base Station: both base stations blinking red and not showing up on steamvr

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:02:32 -0700

both stations are blinking red and not showing up on steamvr to try and update them. does this mean they're done for? they are only a couple of years old and hardly used. i've tried resetting them, configuring them, checking channels arent conflicted.

Valve Index Controller: My right controller wont turn on at all

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:45:08 -0700

my right controller is not turning on and after i hit my table with it right over the plastic trigger it stop working and the plastic trigger button is loose what do i do

Meta Quest 3S: Headstrap can't be put on the VR headset

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:53:51 -0700

My headset strap can't connect to the VR headset because the little plastic bar broke off and is there any parts I can buy to fix it?

⟐ Commented 八月 07, 2026 at 17:53 GMT-7

PlayStation VR2: PSVR2 stuck at "look at the tv" animation.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:46:56 -0700

I'm trying to figure out whether my PSVR2 isn't working because of the cable or something else in the headset.
I bought it used for a good price, and the seller did say that the main cable sometimes disconnects, but that it still works.
I bought it mainly for PC and got a third party adapter. I've Tried 3 different DisplayPort cables (one that came with the adapter and two DP 2.1 cables).
The PlayStation VR2 App gives the error: "DisplayPort cable doesn't meet the specs."
SteamVR gives Error 436 (Display Connection Trouble).
I also tried it on a PS5:
The headset powers on.
I can go through the initial setup.
The PS5 detects the headset's movement/tracking. (Sometimes this also happens on PC in SteamVR, and it shows FPS and latency.)
The displays inside the headset work because I can see the "Look at the TV" animation.
However, it never switches into VR mode and just stays on the "Look at the TV" animation.
And also sometimes I can use the passthrough while on PC.

I went to a repair shop and they resoldered the USB c end, they didn't change it because they don't have the exact part, and still same things happening.

So, could it be still from the cable, or something else?

Valve Index Headset: need 2 screws identified please

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:23:06 -0700

So in the process of taking a peak inside my headset and cleaning it out I seem to have lost 2 different screws for 2 dofferent parts one of which being the headset strap and the other for the face gasket bezel if anyone can help me odentify them so I can buy some replacements it would be awesome

⟐ Commented 八月 03, 2026 at 19:23 GMT-7

Meta Quest 3: Where does this little piece go? Quest-3 controller

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:29:16 -0700

i took apart my quest 3 to replace the joystick which went great but i was left with this little rubber piece (085) L

⟐ Commented 八月 02, 2026 at 21:29 GMT-7

Meta Quest 3: Screens not turning on

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:27:51 -0700

Yoo Ifixit folks!

I've got a quest 3 of which both the displays don't turn on.

If i spam the on button i sometimes get a white flash, nothing else.

Sound works, charging works fine, controllers give haptic feedback and sounds indicate i am passing by menu buttons. Only no display what so ever, not even backlight. I had it functioning and was able to see everything happening by streaming it to thw mobile app but I have factory reset it through the app and now I don't know where I am in the setup steps haha.

Does anyone have any idea what the problem.could be? Would it be worth opening it up and maybe check on cables? Or is mainboard possibly done for?

Thanks for the answers in advance!

Ps, no, I have no warranty on it

Greets,

Patrick

⟐ Edited by author 八月 02, 2026 at 3:27 GMT-7

Meta Quest 2: I believe the charging port on my quest 2 has been slightly pushed in

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:49:51 -0700

while trying to charge my quest 2 I have noticed that it would not charge, and on further inspection, the left side of the usb c port was pushed in slightly so far that it can not be charged

Meta Quest 2: My screen has colour lines across and has gotten

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:42:00 -0700

What do I need to replace or check if colors across screen slowly has gotten worse now I can't see anything but color static lines but can hear back round fine? I have 3 other headsets for parts just don't know what to replace or check

⟐ Commented 六月 28, 2026 at 7:42 GMT-7

Meta Quest 2: Why wont my meta update

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:35:15 -0700

hi i have a couple meta quest 2s and they both keep getting stuck on the initial set up and wont progress past installing update 1 of 2. I have tried hard reset, i have tried USB update through the meta site but nothing seems to be working does anyone have a clue as to what i can try next?

Meta Quest 3: How do I fix controller drift?

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:28 -0700

It turned on headset tracking without me choosing to do so, it has stick drift, and it turns on and off rapidly

Meta Quest 3S: not turning on after replacment of usb c port

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:49:18 -0700

Hello,

I'm looking for some advice regarding a Meta Quest 3s repair issue.

My headset was fully functional before the repair. I replaced the left speaker bracket/assembly and also repaired a damaged USB-C port after fall damage. Since completing the repair, the headset will no longer power on or charge.

I have already tried:

Multiple known-good USB-C cables and chargers
Long presses of the power button (30+ seconds)
Various button combinations involving the power button
Testing with another known-good battery
Checking the power button itself and its connection

The headset remains completely unresponsive:

No charging indicator
No LED activity
No display activity
No vibration or signs of life

At this point, the only thing I have left to do is start checking voltages and tracing power rails on the board.

Since the headset was working before the repair, I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on what could have happened during the USB-C port replacement or speaker bracket replacement.

Are there any common failure points, fuses, protection circuits, damaged traces, disconnected flex cables, or components near the USB-C port that I should check first?

Additionally, I have carefully inspected all internal connections and flex cables multiple times. I found no signs of physical damage, torn cables, bent pins, improperly seated connectors, burn marks, corrosion, or damaged components. All connectors appear to be fully inserted and locked in place.

Visually, the motherboard and surrounding components look completely normal, with no obvious signs of shorts, overheating, or accidental damage during the repair process.

Any additional troubleshooting suggestions would be greatly appreciated before I start probing power rails.

Thank you.

Meta Quest 2: Right control not working

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:50:04 -0700

Hi, I’m having an issue with my Meta Quest 2 right controller. The left controller works fine, but the right one isn’t responding at all—no light, no tracking. Has anyone else had this problem or found a solution?

Valve Index Base Station: Can I swap the plug in Index Base St. PSU instead of buying new one?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:34:14 -0700

I moved from US to EU. Can I buy only the plug part instead of whole PSU (the part that is replrecable to have one PSU design for EU, UK and US)? What should I buy?

Meta Quest 2: It will not turn on

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:18:46 -0700

My quest 2 will not power on or charge. No indication lights at all when I put the cable on. Can't see any exterior damage

Meta Quest Pro: Can't tighten my vr anymore

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:53 -0700

So I'm really scared of messing with my vr since I paid almost 1600 for it and the back wheel does not tighten anymore and I'm just to scared to fix it myself I don't know how or anyone that would.

HTC Vive Focus 3: Rubber Nosepad Lightblocker for Face Cushion

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:13:31 -0700

Im looking to purchase just the detachable rubber light blocker on the face cushion of the Vive Focus 3. I have multiple headsets where this part has broken, but I do not want to buy an entirely new face cushion just to replace this small rubber part. No one online seems to sell this including iFixit so if anyone has a source for this part it would be SO helpful. Willing to buy in bulk.