The HTC Audio Deluxe Strap, which, as the name suggests, adds headphones to a real headset, is finally available for purchase. If you’re planning on picking up the phone, there are a few things you need to know about how to attach this accessory to your Vive without damaging your headset or your new strap. Here’s a quick guide to removing your current strap and attaching a new one!
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Removing your current strap
The first step is to remove the existing hardware, and to do this, you need to detach the strap from the headset in three places. First, it’s simple, the Velcro at the top of the headset needs to be undone and pulled through a loop. The next two parts are less straightforward.
The two side connections where the Vive logo is located need to be removed. You do this by clicking on the plastic area and forcibly rotating the logo 90 degrees, or so that it points to the ground. Reaching this point will include a feeling of some resistance, followed by a crackle of debris as the fasteners leave their locked position. Sounds terrible, like you just broke your Vive, but that’s okay.
Once you hear this crack, wiggle the plastic a bit and it will detach from the headset. Repeat these steps for the other side of the headset and remove the strap from the 3-in-1 cable it is now connected to.
Step by step instructions
- Open the Velcro and remove it from the loop.
- Turn the left side clasp until it points straight down or you hear a pop
- Pull the left side fastener out of its socket
- Repeat for the right side of the headset
- Remove the strap from the included 3-in-1 cable
How to attach the Deluxe Audio strap
Now that you’re out of the way, it’s time to attach the new strap. Start by attaching the side fasteners by pressing the center hole on the edge of the strap into the pin on the headset. There is nothing to twist here, and there is no crackling sound. Just push the socket into place. Finish this off by adding a Velcro strap at the top to the loop, and close the Velcro edge against you to seal.
