We haven't even started disassembly, and already we're seeing some repair-friendly features!

Spring contacts and standard Phillips screws connect the modular headphones to the headset, making for easy removal and replacement.

And the best part is that HTC even tells you how to remove them!

We peel off a couple foam pads and unsnap a plastic compartment cover to find the end of the Vive Pro's fancy custom cable.

Though a completely wire-free experience is not yet available, HTC managed to fit all the power and data lines for the Vive into a single cable that routes neatly up and over your left ear—a big improvement from the heavy multi-cable ponytail that dangled from the original.