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Follow this guide to replace the sensor array in your HTC Vive Pro.
Power off and unplug your headset before you begin your repair.
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Rotate the head strap forward as far as it will go.
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Unplug the All-In-One Cable from your headset.
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Remove the All-In-One Cable from the cable guides along the left side of the head strap.
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Separate the top strap from itself where the velcro secures it.
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Peel back the Velcro securing the rear of the top strap.
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Feed the top strap out through the head strap to remove it.
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Feed the top strap through the clip on the headset to fully remove it.
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Peel off both front side foam pads to uncover the speaker wires.
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Insert the pointed end of your spudger behind the square rubber spacer next to each headphone screw.
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Gently pry the rubber spacers out of the head strap.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both the left and right headphone speaker wires.
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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 12.1 mm screws (one on each side) securing the head strap to the headset.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the following screws securing the head strap to the headset:
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Four 3.9 mm screws (two on each side)
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Two 4.1 mm screws (one on each side)
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Remove the two plastic spacers underneath the previously removed screws from the headset.
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Thread the headphone speaker wires out through the ends of the head strap.
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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.9 mm screws (two on top, two on bottom) securing the outer shell to the headset.
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Insert an opening pick into the crease between the two halves of the outer shell.
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Slide the opening pick through the crease to dislodge the clips securing it to the headset.
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Continue sliding the opening pick through each crease until all clips have been dislodged.
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Carefully slide each half of the outer shell off of the sensor array.
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Use your fingers to gently peel the facerest cushion off of the headset.
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Partially separate the facerest and the sensor array to access the daughterboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the Kapton tape covering the white and purple wires on the daughterboard.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the purple and white wires from the daughterboard.
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Slide the facerest out of the front assembly.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the Kapton tape covering the ZIF connector on the daughterboard.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap on the daughterboard ZIF connector.
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Use a pair of tweezers to slide the ribbon cable out of its socket.
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Use a pair of tweezers to peel back the grey tape covering the ZIF connector on the motherboard underneath the sensor array.
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Use the flat end of your spudger to flip up the locking flap for the ZIF connector on the motherboard.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.0 mm silver screws securing the sensor array to the lens and OLED assembly.
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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four black 3.8 mm screws securing the sensor array.
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Lift the sensor array straight up off of the lens and OLED assembly.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the four pieces of Kapton tape covering the ZIF connectors.
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Use the flat end of your spudger to flip up the locking flap of all four ZIF connectors on the sensor array.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to disconnect each ribbon cable from its ZIF connector.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the Kapton tape covering the two ZIF connectors on the back of the motherboard.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to unlock the ZIF connector on the back of the motherboard.
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Slide the ribbon cable out of its socket.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to unlock the ZIF connector on the back of the motherboard.
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Slide the ribbon cable out of its socket.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the Kapton tape covering the final ZIF connector on the back of the motherboard.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to unlock the ZIF connector on the back of the motherboard.
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Slide the ribbon cable out of its socket.
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Reposition the long ribbon cable traversing the back of the motherboard so it is out of the way for removal.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the three 3.0 mm screws securing the motherboard to the sensor array.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the back of the motherboard for one minute to soften the light adhesive securing it to the sensor array.
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Remove the motherboard from the sensor array.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Valve Index Answers community for help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Valve Index Answers community for help.
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