PlayStation VR Infrared Range Finder Replacement

Geschrieben von: Aaron Suttles

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PlayStation VR Infrared Range Finder Replacement

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Moderate

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1 Stunde

Einleitung

If your PlayStation VR Headset is experiencing location and movement difficulty, use this guide to remove and replace Infrared Range Finder found in the VR headset. Replacing a faulty Infrared Range Finder can greatly improve usability. Please confirm sensor part number prior to purchasing replacement components, since they may vary. The part number should be printed on the sensor itself. It may be necessary to contact Sony for parts, as this sensor is difficult to find.

A troubleshooting guide is also available from Sony here. Please keep in mind that this method requires experience with soldering components directly to a circuit board. If this method is not what you’re looking for, it is also possible to replace the entire sensor board seen in step 25. Remember, computer components are fragile. Be careful with clips and wiring when disassembling and reassembling the computer. They can easily break or get pinched. It may also be helpful to take a picture of wiring routing and component placement before disassembly as a reference for reassembly.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Peel back the rubber covering around the lenses to remove the surrounding plastic eyepieces.

Schritt 2

Unscrew four 13 mm screws with a PH #000 screwdriver.

Schritt 3

Using the plastic opening tool, carefully pry the white plastic panel free from the side of the headset. Repeat this action for the opposite side.

Schritt 4

Use the plastic opening tool to pry the top white plastic panel free from the headset.
Do not try to remove the bottom plastic panel. There is a screw attaching it that must be removed first.
There may be a small amount of adhesive attaching the top panel to the headset, in which case you may need to use a bit more force to remove the panel.

Schritt 5

Flip the headset over.
Using a PH #000, unscrew the 7 mm screw found on the bottom of the headset.

No screw present in headset purchased late 2018. White trim is only held by clips.

Pontus - 20/01/19

Schritt 6

Using the plastic opening tool, pry the bottom white plastic panel loose and remove it from the headset.
There is adhesive attaching the panel to the headset, in which case it will take more force to remove the panel.

Schritt 7

Unscrew the two 7 mm screws from the top of the headset.

Schritt 8

Using your fingers, carefully pry the black front panel free from the headset.
We recommend that you start the removal from the sides by pulling them forward.
There is adhesive holding the front panel in place, which means you will need a bit of extra force to remove it.

Schritt 9

Unscrew the four silver 6 mm screws in each corner using a PH #000 screwdriver.

Schritt 10

Lift the small silver latch attaching the ZIF (zero insertion force) connector to the circuit board.
Carefully pull the end of the white ribbon connector from its slot.
Be careful not to damage or dirty the ribbon connector.

Schritt 11

Unhitch the yellow led connector ribbon and move it aside.
Be careful not to damage or dirty the ribbon connector.

Schritt 12

Carefully pry the black plastic piece attaching the yellow ribbon to the headset away from the green circuit board.
Remove the yellow LED ribbons and black plastic connecting piece from the headset.

Schritt 13

Using the tweezers, unplug the three (one black bundled, two multi colored bundled) connector cables from their ports along the circuit board.

Version 2 - PSVR has two extra connections to the circuit board that need removal. One is next to the bottom connection (pictured) which leads to the power button at the base of the headset. The second is a small pin plug located on the left side. The removal of both is simple.

crisida - 13/06/20

Extra info for the PsVR V2 - There are 5 like Crisida says, but each are removed differently than the version one headset. Unlike version one , where clips are pulled up on a pivot, these are all pulled out of their socket via the blue tab attached to the white Ribbon. When putting the headset back togther, you will need to slot these back in.

jdeeney97 - 17/12/20

Schritt 14

Flip the headset over.
Unscrew the two 7 mm screws near the lenses with a PH #000 screwdriver.

Schritt 15

Flip the headset back over.
With your fingers, carefully pry the top black plastic panel free.

Schritt 16

Unscrew one silver 4 mm screw from the white plastic band connecting the rest of the headset.
One 4 mm screw with a PH #000 screwdriver.
Even though there are two, only one of the silver screws needs to be unscrewed.

Schritt 17

Move the top black wires aside.

Schritt 18

Using a finger, press the black plastic tab up to loosen the white connector piece.
Slide the white plastic connector piece back and lift up to remove it.

Schritt 19

Unscrew the five silver 6 mm screws from the circuit board.
Five 6 mm scews with a PH #000 screwdriver.

Schritt 20

Using your fingers, lift up on the sides of the black plastic piece holding the circuit board in place.
There are small plastic tabs on the side that latch the piece in place that need to be lifted in order to remove it.

Take care with the tabs it’s weak plastic and can bend if too much force is used.

crisida - 13/06/20

Schritt 21

Carefully lift the circuit board out of the headset and set aside.
Take care not to touch the screen.

Schritt 22

Using a hairdryer (or heatlamp), warm the area around the lenses. This will help loosen them for removal.

Can’t say on version one but on version two there is a soft rubber seal around the perimeter of the double lens frame that easily lifts out. I suggest taking this off before applying any heat and removing the lenses. It easily falls out, is easy to damage, and becomes a pest. It fits back in simply as well. Great guide, well done.

crisida - 13/06/20

Schritt 23

Using a glass cloth (or any cloth with soft fibers), carefully press on the lenses until they pop out of place.

Where do you get replacement lenses from?

Azerei Warfang - 04/10/20

Schritt 24

Remove two silver 4mm screws from the bracket assembly containing IMU/infrared range finder board using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Use an opening tool to pry the connecter from the board.