Now you can get your HTC Vive repaired at iFixit thanks to new partnership

HTC invokes the Right to Repair.

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HTC and iFixit have announced a formal partnership to make it considerably easier for HTC Vive owners to get their headsets repaired. HTC Vive owners who find their headsets broken and out-of-warranty can stop by theirlocal iFixit store, where parts will be made readily available for a range of popular HTC Vive products. Supported product repairs include HTC Vive CE and Vive Pro headsets, as well as thebest Vive accessorieslike the Vive Wireless Adapter,Vive trackers, and other accessories such as replacement cables and wall mounts.

iFixit is also offering up repair guides for folks who want to DIY repair their headsets or controllers. That’s a huge deal in a world where theRight to Repairelectronic devices are often a very negative experience for consumers. This makes HTC the first VR manufacturer to support out-of-warranty repairs in such a direct way. That’s particularly important since Vive headsets are often more expensive upfront than ones from Oculus.

It’s been some time since HTC launched a new headset, but this news follows leaks ofnew HTC Vive headsetscoming sometime this year. We’re expecting the announcement of new headsets at Vivecon 2021, which takes place on May 11-12. HTC has been losing PC VR market share to competitors like Oculus and Valve over the past year and will likely use these new repair methods as a way of drawing consumers in who might be looking to make a long-term VR investment versus a quick upgrade.

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Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Whether it’s VR, smart home gadgets, or something else that beeps and boops, he’s been writing about it since 2011. Reach him on Twitter or Instagram @Gwanatu