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Steam Frame VR headset repairability praised, but fan access is difficult

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A recent teardown of Valve Corporation's Steam Frame VR headset by iFixit has highlighted its generally good repairability, with easily detachable components like the head strap and magnetically attached lenses. However, a significant drawback identified is the difficult access to the internal cooling fan, which is buried deep within the device, requiring extensive disassembly. Additionally, the controllers' thumbsticks are soldered, and replacement batteries and displays will not be available at launch, despite the headset's high price point. AI

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Steam Frame VR headset repairability praised, but fan access is difficult

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Will Shanklin) ·

    Steam Frame teardown reveals one problem with its future repairs

    In an otherwise repairable device, the cooling fan is hard to reach.

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