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Sensor Array Removal

Sensor Array Removal

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

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Prerequisite guide for removing the sensor array in the HTC Vive Pro 2 headset.

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  1. Sensor Array Removal, Reposition the head strap: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Reposition the head strap: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Rotate the head strap forward as far as it will go.

  2. Sensor Array Removal, Unplug the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Unplug the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unplug the All-In-One Cable from your headset.

  3. Sensor Array Removal, Remove the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the All-In-One Cable from the cable guides along the left side of the head strap.

    • During reassembly, connect the All-In-One Cable to the headset before routing it through the cable guides. This will ensure it has the right amount of slack.

  4. Sensor Array Removal, Remove the top strap: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the top strap: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

    • Feed the top strap out through the head strap to partially remove it.

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    • Feed the top strap through the clip near the front of headset to fully remove it.

  7. Sensor Array Removal, Remove the front side foam pads: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the front side foam pads: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the front side foam pads: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel off both front side foam pads to uncover the speaker wires.

  8. Sensor Array Removal, Remove the two rubber spacers: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the two rubber spacers: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the two rubber spacers: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of your spudger to pry out the two rubber spacers next to the headphone screws.

    • Be careful not to accidentally pry any of the speaker wires under the rubber spacer.

  9. Sensor Array Removal, Disconnect the speaker wires: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Disconnect the speaker wires: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Disconnect the speaker wires: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both the left and right headphone speaker wires.

  10. Sensor Array Removal, Remove the head strap: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the head strap: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 12.1 mm screws (one on each side) securing the head strap to the headset.

    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the following screws securing the head strap to the headset:

    • Four 3.9 mm screws (two on each side)

    • Two 4.1 mm screws (one on each side)

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    • Remove the two plastic spacers underneath the previously removed Torx T6 screw.

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    • Thread the headphone speaker wires out through both ends of the head strap.

  13. Sensor Array Removal, Remove the outer shell: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the outer shell: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the outer shell: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The four screws securing the outer shell are covered with black stickers. If the stickers are difficult to remove, simply press your T6 Torx driver through them.

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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 seam between the two halves of the outer shell.

    • Slide the opening pick through the seam to dislodge the clips securing it to the headset.

    • Only insert the opening pick as far as necessary. There are ribbon cables underneath the outer shell.

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    • Continue sliding the opening pick through each seam until all clips have been dislodged.

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    • Carefully slide each half of the outer shell off of the sensor array.

    • Be careful not to snag any of the ribbon cables underneath.

  18. Sensor Array Removal, Disconnect the microphone: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Disconnect the microphone: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of your spudger, or a clean fingernail, to flip up the locking tab on the microphone ZIF connector on the daughterboard.

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    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to pull the microphone cable straight out of its socket.

  20. Sensor Array Removal, Disconnect the sensor array: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Disconnect the sensor array: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel the conductive fabric off the sensor array ZIF connector on the motherboard.

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    • Use your spudger, or a clean fingernail, to flip up the locking tab on the sensor array ZIF connector.

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    • Use your fingers to grip the left and right sides of the sensor array cable and pull it straight out of its socket.

  23. Sensor Array Removal, Remove the sensor array screws: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the sensor array screws: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.0 mm‑long screws securing the top of the sensor array.

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    • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.8 mm‑long screws securing the front of the sensor array.

  25. Sensor Array Removal, Remove the sensor array: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sensor Array Removal, Remove the sensor array: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the sensor array straight off the lens assembly and remove it, making sure you thread the cable through its slot.

    • During reassembly, make sure the sensor assembly cable is threaded through its slot before continuing.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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