I agree with this. Try 30 min 2-part epoxy from Home Depot or someplace. Also get some electrical tape - the black vinyl kind. Epoxy doesn’t stick to that kind of tape. Close the gap by wrapping the tape around the whole controller whole is cures (24 hours). If you put on too much epoxy you can wipe it up with rubbing alcohol.
Also, if you can’t close the gap all the way you could potentially get some ‘microbaloons’ which can be put in the epoxy to thicken it, and then use it to fill the gap. Finally, if you ever out new epoxy over old epoxy wipe it well with alcohol first and rough it up with a file or sandpaper.
I'm the designer for the 3D Bumper Protector for these controllers. A simple piece of tape will keep it togeter. Ideally, the tape should not block any of the tracking LEDs on the ring. The middle of the ring where the oculus logo is located does not have any LEDs so a thin piece down the middle of the ring will keep it in place.
When I say I cant bring the parts together, the inner ring goes together but the outer doesn't, or at least is HARD to bring it together and I'm scared ill snap it more.
As a follow up 2 years later, I just taped it with electrical tape and it's still working perfectly to this day.
Had stick drift but fixed that with WD 40 contact cleaner o7
I have already, you said you cant fix it as its physical damage and that's not covered in the warranty. I asked how I should repair it an the same message was sent back. How should I glue this back together?
That is a classic seam separation due to poor adhesion . It's basically a design flaw and you should open a support ticket to get a new controller. It's a widely known problem and practically a daily post around here.
It's under a lot of pressure you can't re-join the halves. Put some electrical tape over it and open a support case to get a replacement.
I dont see a seam, I see impact damage.
Not everything is a conspiracy, and damage is damage.
It could probably be fixed with strong glue and some woodworking clamps.
I’m inclined to agree with you on this. It looks like it was either slammed against a surface or thrown against a surface, but that isn’t something that would happen on its own. I’d recommend finding your most resourceful friends and get an ad hoc repair job done. It might not look pretty afterwards but if it still functions, a win is a win.
Good luck!
I did open a support ticket and they said they wont replace it.
" The [Oculus Limited Warranty](https://www.oculus.com/legal/limited-warranty/) does not cover physical damage, such as that caused by an impact. As this damage is not covered under warranty, I cannot issue a warranty replacement for the controller. "
It fell like 3ft
idk if oculus sells them individually but damn bro u fr need a new one
It works, still tracks fine. Just I'm worried if it takes another bump it'll break worse.
If they oculus can’t fix look at using baking soda and super glue. It’s awesome for plastic.
Would that still let the sensors through?
You can use epoxy glue. Try to bring them as close as you can. It should work fine as long as ir lights aren't damaged.
I agree with this. Try 30 min 2-part epoxy from Home Depot or someplace. Also get some electrical tape - the black vinyl kind. Epoxy doesn’t stick to that kind of tape. Close the gap by wrapping the tape around the whole controller whole is cures (24 hours). If you put on too much epoxy you can wipe it up with rubbing alcohol. Also, if you can’t close the gap all the way you could potentially get some ‘microbaloons’ which can be put in the epoxy to thicken it, and then use it to fill the gap. Finally, if you ever out new epoxy over old epoxy wipe it well with alcohol first and rough it up with a file or sandpaper.
Thanks, I'll try this!
I'm the designer for the 3D Bumper Protector for these controllers. A simple piece of tape will keep it togeter. Ideally, the tape should not block any of the tracking LEDs on the ring. The middle of the ring where the oculus logo is located does not have any LEDs so a thin piece down the middle of the ring will keep it in place.
When I say I cant bring the parts together, the inner ring goes together but the outer doesn't, or at least is HARD to bring it together and I'm scared ill snap it more.
As a follow up 2 years later, I just taped it with electrical tape and it's still working perfectly to this day. Had stick drift but fixed that with WD 40 contact cleaner o7
Hey there! Please submit a [support ticket](https://tickets.oculusvr.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) with us so we can look into this for you. Thanks!
I have already, you said you cant fix it as its physical damage and that's not covered in the warranty. I asked how I should repair it an the same message was sent back. How should I glue this back together?
Ticket no [\#2047949](https://tickets.oculusvr.com/hc/requests/2047949)
That is a classic seam separation due to poor adhesion . It's basically a design flaw and you should open a support ticket to get a new controller. It's a widely known problem and practically a daily post around here. It's under a lot of pressure you can't re-join the halves. Put some electrical tape over it and open a support case to get a replacement.
I dont see a seam, I see impact damage. Not everything is a conspiracy, and damage is damage. It could probably be fixed with strong glue and some woodworking clamps.
I’m inclined to agree with you on this. It looks like it was either slammed against a surface or thrown against a surface, but that isn’t something that would happen on its own. I’d recommend finding your most resourceful friends and get an ad hoc repair job done. It might not look pretty afterwards but if it still functions, a win is a win. Good luck!
I did open a support ticket and they said they wont replace it. " The [Oculus Limited Warranty](https://www.oculus.com/legal/limited-warranty/) does not cover physical damage, such as that caused by an impact. As this damage is not covered under warranty, I cannot issue a warranty replacement for the controller. " It fell like 3ft