Oculus Rift DK1 Control Box Buttons Replacement
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crwdns2959928:0crwdne2959928:0 ↓The following steps will guide you in how to replace the buttons on the motherboard of the Oculus Rift. Removing and replacing the buttons requires a high level of skill in desoldering and soldering. We have linked to iFixit and other outside resources on how to desolder and solder, but previous experience is recommended.
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Use a plastic opening tool to carefully pry off the four rubber feet from the control box.
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You have now revealed the four 9 mm Phillips #1 screws underneath the rubber feet.
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Use a Phillips #1 Screwdriver to unscrew the four 9mm Phillips screws on the bottom of the control box.
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You can now remove the bottom lid of the control box. It should come apart easily.
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Use your finger(s) to start lifting the motherboard from the control box casing. While doing so, use your other hand to push the DVI connector into the control box casing.
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When the DVI connector has cleared the casing, lift the motherboard.
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Use a plastic opening tool or your fingernails to disconnect the grey wire connectors. To make removal easier, pry the left and right edges to carefully remove the connector.
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Do so for both of the wires attached to the motherboard.
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Now fully separate the motherboard from the control box casing.
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You now have the motherboard separated from the control box.
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Identify the buttons that are not working.
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For each button that needs to be replaced, use a soldering iron and soldering braid to desolder the four metal points.
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Now that each button with issues is desoldered, use tweezers to grab each button and detach from the motherboard.
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If the button does not come off easily, go back to the previous step and ensure each of the four metal points are properly desoldered.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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