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  1. Motherboard Removal, Prepare your Vive XR Elite for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Before starting this repair, discharge the batteries in your headset below 25%. A charged battery may leak dangerous chemicals or catch fire if damaged.

    • Playing Half Life: Alyx will do the trick!

    • The Vive XR Elite has a proximity sensor that puts the headset in standby mode to save battery when it isn't in use. To drain the battery faster you'll need to use the headset.

  2. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the USB-C power cable: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the USB-C power cable: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the USB-C power cable.

  3. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the battery cradle: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the battery cradle: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the battery cradle: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Press the release button on the right battery cradle temple slot.

    • Pull the battery cradle away from the right temple slot to disconnect it.

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    • Repeat the previous step for the left temple slot.

  5. Motherboard Removal, Separate the headset and battery cradle: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Separate the headset and battery cradle.

  6. Motherboard Removal, Remove the face cushion: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the face cushion: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the face cushion: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The face cushion is attached to the headset with two magnets. You'll feel the pull of the magnets as you remove it.

    • Grip the middle of the face cushion with your fingers and pull back to remove it.

  7. Motherboard Removal, Remove the screw covers: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the screw covers: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use tweezers to remove the six screw covers from the right temple.

  8. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the right temple: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the right temple: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 4.9 mm‑long screws securing the two right temple halves.

    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the right hinge cover.

  9. Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer hinge cover: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer hinge cover: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer hinge cover: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger in the gap between the right outer and inner hinge covers.

    • Slide the spudger along the gap to separate the clips securing the outer hinge cover.

    • Remove the outer hinge cover.

  10. Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer temple: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer temple: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer temple: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger in the gap between the outer and inner temple.

    • Slide the spudger along the gap to separate the clips securing the outer temple.

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    • Slide the top of the outer temple out of its slot in the hinge.

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    • The speaker is lightly adhered to the outer temple.

    • Rotate the outer temple towards you to access the speaker.

    • Slide the flat end of a spudger under the speaker to separate its adhesive.

    • During reassembly, if your speaker adhesive isn't sticky, use double-sided tape to re-adhere the speaker to the outer temple.

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    • Thread the outer temple off of the USB‑C cable and remove it.

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    • Pull the inner temple out of its slot in the hinge and remove it.

  15. Motherboard Removal, Peel the hinge tape: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the hinge tape: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel back the black tape covering one of the inner hinge cover screws.

  16. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the inner hinge cover: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the inner hinge cover:

    • One 3.1 mm‑long screw

    • One 4.9 mm‑long screw

  17. Motherboard Removal, Remove the inner hinge cover: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the inner hinge cover: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the inner hinge cover: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Rotate the inner hinge cover off its groove in the frame.

    • Thread the inner hinge cover off of the USB-C and speaker cables and remove it.

  18. Motherboard Removal, Remove the screw covers: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the screw covers: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use tweezers to remove the six screw covers from the left temple.

  19. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the left temple: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the left temple: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 4.9 mm‑long screws securing the two left temple halves.

    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the left hinge cover.

  20. Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer hinge cover: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer hinge cover: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the outer hinge cover: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger in the gap between the left outer and inner hinge covers.

    • Slide the spudger along the gap to separate the clips securing the outer hinge cover.

    • Remove the outer hinge cover.

  21. Motherboard Removal, Remove the left temple: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the left temple: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the left temple out of its slot in the hinge.

    • Don't try to fully remove it yet, as it's still connected by a cable.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger in the gap between the outer and inner temple.

    • Slide the spudger along the gap to separate the plastic clips securing the outer temple.

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    • Pull the outer temple off of its inner half to completely release its plastic clips.

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    • The speaker is lightly adhered to the outer temple.

    • Slide the flat end of a spudger under the speaker to separate its adhesive.

    • Let the speaker rest next to the headset before continuing.

    • During reassembly, if your speaker adhesive isn't sticky, use Tesa 61395 Tape to re-adhere the speaker to the outer temple.

  25. Motherboard Removal, Peel the hinge tape: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the hinge tape: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel back the black tape covering one of the inner hinge cover screws.

  26. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the inner hinge cover: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the inner hinge cover:

    • One 3.5 mm‑long screw

    • One 4.9 mm‑long screw

  27. Motherboard Removal, Reposition the inner hinge cover: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the inner hinge cover: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the inner hinge cover: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Don't fully remove the inner hinge cover, as it's connected by the volume button cable.

    • Rotate the inner hinge cover off its groove in the frame.

    • Let the cover hang off its volume button cable for now.

  28. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the face plate: crwdns2935265:028crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the face plate: crwdns2935265:028crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the 12 screws securing the face plate:

    • Six 3.5 mm‑long screws

    • Four 4.9 mm‑long screws

    • Two 6.5 mm‑long screws

    • There are two magnets at the top corners of the face plate. As you remove nearby screws, they might stick to them.

  29. Motherboard Removal, Unclip the face cover: crwdns2935265:029crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Unclip the face cover: crwdns2935265:029crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of the spudger in the gap between the frame and the bottom right corner of the face cover.

    • Pry up with the spudger to release the clips securing the face cover.

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    • Repeat the prying process for the middle and bottom left portions of the face cover.

  31. Motherboard Removal, Reposition the face cover: crwdns2935265:031crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the face cover: crwdns2935265:031crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the face cover: crwdns2935265:031crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Don't fully remove the face cover completely, as it's connected by the proximity sensor cable.

    • Lift the face cover and rotate it over the top of the frame.

    • Lay the face cover face up before continuing.

  32. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the proximity sensor: crwdns2935265:032crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.3 mm‑long screws securing the proximity sensor cable.

  33. Motherboard Removal, Remove the face cover: crwdns2935265:033crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the face cover: crwdns2935265:033crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the face cover.

  34. Motherboard Removal, Reposition the lens assembly: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the lens assembly: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the two lenses outward so they're as far apart as possible.

  35. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the lens assembly: crwdns2935265:035crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the lens assembly:

    • Three 4.9 mm‑long screws

    • One 3.3 mm‑long screw

  36. Motherboard Removal, Remove the brackets: crwdns2935265:036crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the brackets: crwdns2935265:036crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the brackets: crwdns2935265:036crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    • The screw brackets are secured with clips and adhesive.

    • Use tweezers to pull the left screw bracket of its post in the frame.

    • This may require some force. Be careful not to scratch any surrounding components.

    • Repeat this process for the right bracket.

    • During reassembly, use tweezers to align the brackets on their posts. Press down with the flat end of a spudger to engage and re-adhere the clips.

  37. Motherboard Removal, Reposition the lens assembly: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the lens assembly: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the bottom of the lens assembly up to separate the bottom rails from their slots in the frame.

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    • Pull the lens assembly upwards to separate the top rails from their slots in the frame.

    • Rotate the lens assembly towards the top of the frame so it sits upright with its cable connectors exposed.

  39. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the lens assembly cables: crwdns2935265:039crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.4 mm‑long screws securing the lens assembly cables.

  40. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the lens assembly cables: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the lens assembly cables: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the lens assembly cables: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the lens assembly cable connector.

    • Repeat this procedure for the other connector.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

  41. Motherboard Removal, Remove the lens assembly: crwdns2935265:041crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the lens assembly: crwdns2935265:041crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift up and remove the lens assembly.

  42. Motherboard Removal, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The next four steps demonstrate how to secure the lens assembly to the frame during reassembly.

    • In order for the lens assembly to rest in the frame properly, it needs to align with a peg in the IPD (interpupillary distance) slider.

    • Before reinstalling the lens assembly, push the IPD slider to its right-most position.

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    • Pull the lens assembly outward until its plastic clips sit close to the end of the top rails.

    • You may need to push and pull the top rail so it sits evenly across the plastic clips.

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    • Push the bottom rails inwards as far as they will go.

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    • To secure the lens assembly into the frame:

    • Slide the top left rail into its slot.

    • Align the other rails.

    • Press the lens assembly into place, making sure to realign the center peg.

  46. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:046crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:046crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:046crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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  47. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:047crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel off the yellow tape covering the proximity sensor connector.

  48. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the proximity sensor: crwdns2935265:048crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the proximity sensor: crwdns2935265:048crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the proximity sensor ZIF connector.

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    • Use tweezers to pull the proximity sensor cable out of its slot in the motherboard.

  50. Motherboard Removal, Remove the proximity sensor: crwdns2935265:050crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the proximity sensor.

  51. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel off the yellow tape covering the motion sensor cable.

  52. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the motion sensor: crwdns2935265:052crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3.4 mm‑long screws securing the motion sensor.

  53. Motherboard Removal, Reposition the motion sensor: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the motion sensor: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the motion sensor: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Don't try to fully remove the motion sensor yet, as it's still connected by a cable.

    • Lift the motion sensor off its pegs in the frame.

    • Flip over the motion sensor and lay it on the frame before continuing.

  54. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:054crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:054crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel off the yellow tape covering the motion sensor cable connector.

  55. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the motion sensor: crwdns2935265:055crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the motion sensor: crwdns2935265:055crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the motion sensor ZIF connector.

  56. Motherboard Removal, Remove the motion sensor: crwdns2935265:056crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the motion sensor: crwdns2935265:056crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use tweezers to pull the motion sensor cable connector out of its slot.

    • Remove the motion sensor.

  57. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the right speaker: crwdns2935265:057crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the right speaker: crwdns2935265:057crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the right speaker: crwdns2935265:057crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use tweezers to pull the right speaker connector out of its socket.

    • If you're having trouble, try rocking the connector side-to-side to help loosen it.

  58. Motherboard Removal, Remove the right speaker: crwdns2935265:058crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the right speaker.

  59. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the left speaker: crwdns2935265:059crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the left speaker: crwdns2935265:059crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the left speaker: crwdns2935265:059crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to pull the left speaker connector out of its socket.

    • If you're having trouble, try rocking the connector side-to-side to help loosen it.

  60. Motherboard Removal, Remove the left speaker: crwdns2935265:060crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the left speaker.

  61. Motherboard Removal, Separate the volume button cable: crwdns2935265:061crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Separate the volume button cable: crwdns2935265:061crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The volume button cable is lightly adhered to the left inner hinge cover.

    • Insert one arm of your tweezers between the volume button cable and the hinge cover.

    • Pry away from the hinge cover to separate the adhesive.

  62. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:062crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:062crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:062crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your tweezers to pull the volume button cable out of its slot in the hinge cover.

  63. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the bottom left antenna: crwdns2935265:063crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the bottom left antenna: crwdns2935265:063crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use one arm of your tweezers to pry up and disconnect the bottom left antenna cable.

    • During reassembly, these can be tricky to reconnect. Hold the connector in place over its socket and press down with the flat end of a spudger. The connector should snap into place.

  64. Motherboard Removal, Reposition the bottom left antenna cable: crwdns2935265:064crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Reposition the bottom left antenna cable: crwdns2935265:064crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
  65. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the motion sensor bracket: crwdns2935265:065crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 4.9 mm‑long screws securing the motion sensor bracket.

  66. Motherboard Removal, Remove the motion sensor bracket: crwdns2935265:066crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the motion sensor bracket: crwdns2935265:066crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the motion sensor bracket: crwdns2935265:066crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the motion sensor off its pegs on the motherboard.

    • Remove the motion sensor bracket.

  67. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:067crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:067crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel back the gray conductive tape covering the left side‑camera ZIF connector.

  68. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:068crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:068crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel off the black tape covering the left side‑camera ZIF connector.

  69. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the left side camera: crwdns2935265:069crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the left side camera: crwdns2935265:069crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use flat end of a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the left side‑camera ZIF connector.

  70. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:070crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:070crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to pull the left side‑camera cable connector out of its slot in the motherboard.

  71. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:071crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:071crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel back the gray conductive tape covering the left tracking camera ZIF connector.

  72. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:072crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:072crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel off the black tape covering the left tracking camera ZIF connector.

  73. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the left tracking camera: crwdns2935265:073crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the left tracking camera: crwdns2935265:073crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the left tracking camera ZIF connector.

  74. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:074crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to pull the left tracking camera cable connector out of its slot in the motherboard.

  75. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the antennas: crwdns2935265:075crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the antennas: crwdns2935265:075crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the antennas: crwdns2935265:075crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
  76. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:076crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:076crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
  77. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:077crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:077crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel off the black tape covering the pass-through camera ZIF connector.

  78. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the pass-through camera: crwdns2935265:078crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the pass-through camera: crwdns2935265:078crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the pass-through camera ZIF connector.

  79. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:079crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to pull the pass-through camera cable connector out of its slot in the motherboard.

  80. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:080crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:080crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
  81. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the microphone: crwdns2935265:081crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the microphone: crwdns2935265:081crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the microphone ZIF connector.

  82. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:082crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:082crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to pull the microphone cable connector out of its slot in the motherboard.

  83. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the depth sensor: crwdns2935265:083crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the depth sensor: crwdns2935265:083crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to pull the depth sensor cable connector out of its slot in the motherboard.

  84. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:084crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:084crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel back the gray conductive tape covering the right tracking camera ZIF connector.

  85. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:085crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:085crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel off the black tape covering the right tracking camera ZIF connector.

  86. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the right tracking camera: crwdns2935265:086crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the right tracking camera: crwdns2935265:086crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the right tracking camera ZIF connector.

  87. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:087crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to pull the right tracking camera cable connector out of its slot.

  88. Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:088crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Peel the tape: crwdns2935265:088crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel back the gray conductive tape covering the right side‑camera ZIF connector.

  89. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:089crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:089crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to peel off the black tape covering the right side‑camera ZIF connector.

  90. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the right side camera: crwdns2935265:090crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the right side camera: crwdns2935265:090crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the right side-camera ZIF connector.

  91. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:091crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to pull the right side‑camera cable connector out of its slot.

  92. Motherboard Removal, Unfasten the motherboard frame: crwdns2935265:092crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 4.9 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard frame.

  93. Motherboard Removal, Tape the cables: crwdns2935265:093crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Tape the cables: crwdns2935265:093crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tape with light adhesive, such as painter's tape, to keep the left and right side cables away from the motherboard.

    • The cables near the top edge need slack for the motherboard to rest properly in the frame. Avoid taping them tightly—or avoid taping them altogether.

  94. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the power button: crwdns2935265:094crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the power button: crwdns2935265:094crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the power button out of its slot in the frame.

    • Don't remove the button completely, as it's still attached by a cable.

  95. Motherboard Removal, Remove the IPD slider: crwdns2935265:095crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the IPD slider: crwdns2935265:095crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Press down the bottom right corner of the motherboard so its edge rests under the IPD slider.

  96. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:096crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:096crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:096crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • While pressing down on the motherboard, push the IPD slider out of its slot in the frame.

    • Remove the IPD slider.

  97. Motherboard Removal, Remove the motherboard assembly: crwdns2935265:097crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the motherboard assembly: crwdns2935265:097crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal, Remove the motherboard assembly: crwdns2935265:097crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Grip the USB-C port with one hand and the right side of the frame with the other.

    • Pull the frame outward while lifting the motherboard assembly until it clears its slot next to the right side‑camera.

    • Use a spudger to pry up the motherboard assembly until its right side completely clears the frame.

  98. Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:098crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:098crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Motherboard Removal: crwdns2935265:098crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the right side of the motherboard assembly toward the bottom edge of the device to separate it from the frame.

    • Remove the motherboard assembly.

    • During reassembly, make sure the cables stay above the motherboard assembly as you reinstall it.

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