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Meta Quest 3: Screens not turning on

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:27:51 -0700

Yoo Ifixit folks!

I've got a quest 3 of which both the displays don't turn on.

If i spam the on button i sometimes get a white flash, nothing else.

Sound works, charging works fine, controllers give haptic feedback and sounds indicate i am passing by menu buttons. Only no display what so ever, not even backlight. I had it functioning and was able to see everything happening by streaming it to thw mobile app but I have factory reset it through the app and now I don't know where I am in the setup steps haha.

Does anyone have any idea what the problem.could be? Would it be worth opening it up and maybe check on cables? Or is mainboard possibly done for?

Thanks for the answers in advance!

Ps, no, I have no warranty on it

Greets,

Patrick

⟐ Edited by author августа 02, 2026 at 3:27 GMT-7

Meta Quest 2: I believe the charging port on my quest 2 has been slightly pushed in

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:49:51 -0700

while trying to charge my quest 2 I have noticed that it would not charge, and on further inspection, the left side of the usb c port was pushed in slightly so far that it can not be charged

Meta Quest 2: My screen has colour lines across and has gotten

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:42:00 -0700

What do I need to replace or check if colors across screen slowly has gotten worse now I can't see anything but color static lines but can hear back round fine? I have 3 other headsets for parts just don't know what to replace or check

⟐ Commented июня 28, 2026 at 7:42 GMT-7

Meta Quest 2: Why wont my meta update

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:35:15 -0700

hi i have a couple meta quest 2s and they both keep getting stuck on the initial set up and wont progress past installing update 1 of 2. I have tried hard reset, i have tried USB update through the meta site but nothing seems to be working does anyone have a clue as to what i can try next?

Meta Quest 3: How do I fix controller drift?

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:28 -0700

It turned on headset tracking without me choosing to do so, it has stick drift, and it turns on and off rapidly

Meta Quest 3S: not turning on after replacment of usb c port

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:49:18 -0700

Hello,

I'm looking for some advice regarding a Meta Quest 3s repair issue.

My headset was fully functional before the repair. I replaced the left speaker bracket/assembly and also repaired a damaged USB-C port after fall damage. Since completing the repair, the headset will no longer power on or charge.

I have already tried:

Multiple known-good USB-C cables and chargers
Long presses of the power button (30+ seconds)
Various button combinations involving the power button
Testing with another known-good battery
Checking the power button itself and its connection

The headset remains completely unresponsive:

No charging indicator
No LED activity
No display activity
No vibration or signs of life

At this point, the only thing I have left to do is start checking voltages and tracing power rails on the board.

Since the headset was working before the repair, I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on what could have happened during the USB-C port replacement or speaker bracket replacement.

Are there any common failure points, fuses, protection circuits, damaged traces, disconnected flex cables, or components near the USB-C port that I should check first?

Additionally, I have carefully inspected all internal connections and flex cables multiple times. I found no signs of physical damage, torn cables, bent pins, improperly seated connectors, burn marks, corrosion, or damaged components. All connectors appear to be fully inserted and locked in place.

Visually, the motherboard and surrounding components look completely normal, with no obvious signs of shorts, overheating, or accidental damage during the repair process.

Any additional troubleshooting suggestions would be greatly appreciated before I start probing power rails.

Thank you.

Meta Quest 2: Right control not working

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:50:04 -0700

Hi, I’m having an issue with my Meta Quest 2 right controller. The left controller works fine, but the right one isn’t responding at all—no light, no tracking. Has anyone else had this problem or found a solution?

Valve Index Base Station: Can I swap the plug in Index Base St. PSU instead of buying new one?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:34:14 -0700

I moved from US to EU. Can I buy only the plug part instead of whole PSU (the part that is replrecable to have one PSU design for EU, UK and US)? What should I buy?

Meta Quest 2: It will not turn on

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:18:46 -0700

My quest 2 will not power on or charge. No indication lights at all when I put the cable on. Can't see any exterior damage

Meta Quest Pro: Can't tighten my vr anymore

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:53 -0700

So I'm really scared of messing with my vr since I paid almost 1600 for it and the back wheel does not tighten anymore and I'm just to scared to fix it myself I don't know how or anyone that would.

HTC Vive Focus 3: Rubber Nosepad Lightblocker for Face Cushion

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:13:31 -0700

Im looking to purchase just the detachable rubber light blocker on the face cushion of the Vive Focus 3. I have multiple headsets where this part has broken, but I do not want to buy an entirely new face cushion just to replace this small rubber part. No one online seems to sell this including iFixit so if anyone has a source for this part it would be SO helpful. Willing to buy in bulk.

PlayStation VR2: Why is it turning off after a couple mins

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:31:51 -0700

ok so its turning off the headset after just a a couple of minutes i noticed today that i can hear a light double click sound coming from to front top of the headset every few seconds i hear click click. goes on every few seconds untill it shuts off when i touched it you can fell the click click noise but barely anyone know why

⟐ Commented мая 17, 2026 at 5:31 GMT-7

Meta Quest 3S: Stuck in low battery mode

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:49:07 -0700

My oculus stuck in low battery mode

Meta Quest 2: Why does my meta quest show boot screen but then go to blank screen

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:05:12 -0700

So when I turn on my headset it shows a booting screen (the one with the meta logo) and then it spins around 8-12 times and then it goes to a grey screen. I’ve tried side-loading updates and everything in the menu that you get to with vol down and power. Nothings working.

Oculus Quest: How do you replace the lens on the oculus quest?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:53:05 -0700

If the lens shatters how do I replace it?

⟐ Answered апреля 27, 2026 at 7:53 GMT-7

Meta Quest 2: My vr says no commands and wont turn on with purple light

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:08:44 -0700

how do i fix it or do i gotta buy a new one

⟐ Commented апреля 25, 2026 at 10:08 GMT-7

PlayStation VR: What is the pin layout for the white cable

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:48:11 -0700

i wanna mod it and figure why the vr headset need the processor unit

Valve Index Headset: What parts would I need?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:43:44 -0700

i snapped the clip off that holds the cable to the index what parts would i need to buy? i want the headset to hold the cable instead of it being taped to it.

⟐ Edited by author апреля 10, 2026 at 11:43 GMT-7

Meta Quest 3S: Stuck on USB Update Mode screen

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:27:47 -0700

Hi, I was hoping somebody can help advise me on how to resolve my Meta Quest 3s being stuck on USB Update Mode screen, I have performed a Factory reset and followed numerous videos relating to this issue on YouTube but the device keeps looping back to the USB Update Mode screen and I am unable to get passed it?

Thank you in advance

Meta Quest 3S: How to fix a meta 3S with no command and factory reset isn't working

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:57:56 -0700

It won't work