Oculus Go teardown: How they squeeze in all that tech (Cracking Open)

TechRepublic's teardown expert Bill Detwiler and CNET reporter Erin Carson team up for a breakdown of the Oculus Go. See how the standalone VR headset houses all of its components.
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[@CNET]

Oculus Go review: Portable VR, no strings attached - www.cnet.com/products/oculus-go/review/

[@karifkane5975]

They really don’t know anything about the device,this is hysterical

[@thehauntedattic4279]

FFFAAAACCCCTTTSSS

[@Everymations-has-a-url]

i know!

[@iatedeadpeople]

This guy knows how to use a screwdriver. That's about all that's demonstrated in this video.

[@spacial2]

Frustrated that, you obscured the moment of battery location and removal. That would be the only reason I would normally attempt this.

[@Tribulation88]

Better yet, actually show how to replace the battery. That way people can figure out how to mount one externally like Palmer Lucky did, I'd go one further & use a 4000MAH 21700 battery like I use in one of my vaporisers!

[@miscellaneousNsuch]

@@Tribulation88 Depends on what voltage you're running on that one. I'm tempted to just make a 6 pack of 18650 VTC6 cells...

[@Tribulation88]

@@miscellaneousNsuch I was thinking of a couple of Samsung 40T in parallel, pretty much 8k mah. 30A should have no problem, I've not seen the 18650 they use... I doubt it's 30A, they tend to be lower than 2600 mah. Honest ones anyway XD

[@audiomitch7881]

Exactly. The only probable reason I would tear one apart would be battery issues. With anything else it would make sense to go buy a new one.

[@johngerity]

Good thing I started using Rogain because this stupid video made me pull my hair out. I'm screaming at the screen "WIGGLE IT MORE! DON'T FOCUS ON ANYTHING! TELL US MORE ABOUT MAKEUP AND POISON!"

[@adamwalker9046]

You’re CNET for Christ’s sake, properly tear it down!! Everyone wants to see the screen and nothing else. Total cop out!

[@johngerity]

in my head I can here Peter Griffin's voice saying "that's right, Compuserv"

[@pantera6343]

Despite of how awkward the video was , I found it kind of satisfying

[@uyasey8082]

“No it doesn’t have Bluetooth” Yes It Does

[@CEOLISSS]

Waited 20 minutes just to see the lens. And you chicken out.

[@dublinvids5146]

Same, was waiting to see the display size :)

[@FowlorTheRooster1990]

this tear down is by far the worst i have seen they could have tore it down completely including the lenses and then spoke about it

[@Administrator_O-5]

FINALLY someone did a teardown! I couldn't believe that no one, not even iFixIt has bothered to teardown of the $199 headset, but there is video after video of all the different Oculus Rift Dev kits, Oculus Rift retail kits, HTC Vive, Vive Pro...etc all of which cost a hell of a lot more than $199...

[@jameswalsh2427]

If I took my Go apart as you did I would never be able to put it together again.

[@Tribulation88]

Different length screws just in a pile, you know that just got swept into the trash after lol I would take out the screws & as soon as they were a different size I'd label them on a sheet of paper or something.

[@iwir3d]

Cool teardown but what about the remote/controller.. I need to tear mine apart battery corroded inside and it is dead....

[@VulpisFoxfire]

So it's bssically the ssme as a phone VR setup, just using a self-contained unit rather than a separate phone and shell.

[@burgerman6058]

"You can see we've got this plastic thing here" BHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA THATS HUMANS RIGHT THERE

[@RichardCyberPunk]

Great video. It seems that the battery is easy to upgrade to a somewhat more powerfull one. Would the thermal protection system of the Go still work ?

[@brianoconnell6459]

Those plastic strap holders go over the speakers, and are easily removed as well (I found out accidentally). Just pop them off.

[@SomeoneTookRallo]

Who just wanted to see the screen

[@karmarose5250]

Me

[@trampercamper3275]

Nice video, thank you. I am surprised thought that you pointed out you had ESD safe tweezers when you weren't working with a mat or a grounding strap. ESD kills electronics. Just a small charge from your hand could have toasted the electronics.

[@jeremyusbourne6289]

Great video :)

[@MsNailgun]

I'm wondering if he was able to reassemble it. LOL

[@shawnpepin7890]

The way he was mixing those screws up was damn maddening

[@jamuson4359]

wrong people, wrong job

[@matthews4159]

she says " no Bluetooth" ... she is WRONG,, her only contribution and she was wrong -- the handset pointer is Bluetooth ..

[@sinjon]

matthew s I think she meant no Bluetooth audio and she’s right about that

[@mjcox242]

Audio is the only thing you can't connect NATIVELY but there is a way

[@goodnightkiwi]

I was surprised when you mentioned putting it back together again toward the end of the video. Usually when you take these things apart that's pretty much it.

[@AuthorJoelKrupa]

It DOES have Bluetooth. I have connected two Steel Series controllers to it. Now, Bluetooth audio, for some reason, does not seem currently supported at the time of my writing this, as a corded headset is recommended for use.

[@brianoconnell6459]

*sigh* You didn't actually use the controller either, did you? It's full motion sensing. The generic VR controllers you often see paired with smart phone based VR headsets are just (often flaky) bluetooth controllers that work as any game controllers do. The circular controller on top is also a touch pad that operates as a button as well.

[@tenzenin6301]

has anyone noticed any not-as-advertised hardware? it occurs to me that a vr headset intercepted in the mail would be an effective vector for: -Delivering a virus to a secure terminal or network, just for not being a usb drive. who would think to check it. -Planting hardware that does not system reset and could even piggyback power for a mic. I'm not paranoid, i'm just curious. these things do happen. mostly, i imagine, in attempts to steal intellectual property rights, or probably also law enforcement. seems to be a lot in overseas electronics as well.

[@johngerity]

Imagine looking online for anything even approximating "how to repair your Oculus Go" and finding nothing other than 2 people talking about poison, makeup, and actually say things like "It looks like (pause) you can probably do (pause) what I'm currently half way through the process of doing." It's like trying to download a PDF manual and getting an American Tourister luggage commercial.

[@gurisler3622]

Be carefull when you try to switch the battery as I had done it with my PS Move controller (with a non stantard 3th party battery) and a couple days ago it exploded like a bomb when I was charging it and the controller totally got destroyed into hundreds of parts. I cant imagine same thing happens to me when wearing GO. So if available try to use original battery or a very good one.

[@kinta069]

thats why you use batteries from big brands.

[@tycotech]

3th, my new favorite number!

[@ibmtpx24]

@3:30 standard controller? I was so blown away on two thing about this controller: how does the headset track the position and movement of the controller and how does the headset knows the rotation / orientation of the controller? The headset does not have cameras like quest. Does it use infrared? It is a great mystery to me.

[@Currychicken5]

Its sadly only 3dof so it probably uses something like a gyroscope

[@matthews4159]

she is asked what the future will be,, her answer,, "it's so hard to say" ... Wrong again -- they were working on Santa Cruse,, ( know known as Oculus Quest due spring 2019 )

[@blendernoob8993]

It'll be out on April 30th or may 1st, can't wait 😬

[@huntersole68]

@@blendernoob8993 i love my quest

[@kevinlam4057]

Can you do the controller too

[@carlt.8266]

Would be way more interesting if you would have focused on the actual tear down... You start loosening the face plate at the proximity sensor, it is incredibly tight on my Go, thus I would have been interested in a commentary, while you pry it open.

[@brianoconnell6459]

Also, pop off those lens rings, it'll make reinstalling the foam padding much easier.

[@ucci05]

He keeps interrupting her with...yup..ok..mhmm... let her speak! Awkward...can’t stand the video

[@dogaviation430]

Philip Reece that’s not really interrupting it’s keeping the convo interesting and showing he’s paying attention

[@Halal_Gaming]

The only reason he did that was to stretch out the video.

[@matthews4159]

I wounder which phone that PCB originally came from, since if it were purpose built it would fill up the space of the headset....

[@FowlorTheRooster1990]

and yet they call the man a professional when he fails to mention that parts are tailor made to fit certain headsets

[@the_last_centurion]

I have a load of these batteries for torches and other tech one of them says it's a 9000+ mah battery. Assuming it actually is what it says it is would it not give my Oculus go a longer run time. I'm not 100% on how battery output Vs time works

[@RobertD_83]

If you have an 18650 battery that claims to be 9000 mAh I'd suggest recycling it as it's putting and probably extremely poor quality if it can't be sold on it's actual merits. I surely wouldn't want to stop it to my face.

[@jean-charlesviens4630]

Where are the mics on this thing ?

[@xrxvengexdslaer566]

Can you fix one I need you to take look at it my cousin got water in it and the two water drops inside it

[@christmassantatracker8557]

Lol

[@chloelovely3782]

What is the model of the Li battery inside?

[@vizzieizzy]

The most important part of the headset was left unseen. The lcd display and how it splits the image or if there are two is just left unknown.... That's the part I was waiting for and nope

[@JMRSplatt]

2.5 hours on one 18650 battery?!? Holy moly that's impressive.

[@the_last_centurion]

I have a load of these batteries for torches and other tech one of them says it's a 9000+ mah battery. Assuming it actually is what it says it is would it not give my Oculus go a longer run time. I'm not 100% on how battery output Vs time works.

[@herwolfoffairytale3882]

I wanna restart playing pet lab bc I ran out of materials, but I can’t finger out how to delete it!! Duse anyone know how??? I’ve looked everywhere and am at a loss😭😭

[@darthvayden3188]

The speakers are removable and you can put them in and still work it’s hella funny

[@fitsim82]

i would love to see it put back together. backfandango.

[@DvDPlaya]

I think it's worth the $200-250 just for 3D movies and Netflix VR, ect. Theater apps are the killer apps.

[@MikePMagic]

How do you fix the micro usb port? The cord keeps falling out when I charge it.

[@Everymations-has-a-url]

what do you mean by cord?

[@MikePMagic]

@@Everymations-has-a-url You can Google it

[@gabrielsanchez8154]

What about the quest

[@amyjames9282]

poor interview questions

[@Croslider]

No bluetooth ? I have two Bluetooth controler an Xbox one S controler and an Sega Controler and it runns , the best for the GO is the Sega bluetooth Controler

[@RobertGoddard86]

Umm you do need WiFi to use it lol, How you going to get the apps and what not???

[@iraqiusx]

go to 12:30 if you want to check where the 2600 battery at,,, to change it like It to higher one

[@MrJackpoppy]

Put it back together 🤣 you struggled to take it apart I bet it went straight in the bin the ads revenue paid for it

[@ChubbyChecker182]

I got one, it's great for the money, especially for watching video.

[@Administrator_O-5]

Absolutely! I love watching Netflix on mine! I side loaded CBS All Access App so I could binge watch Star Trek Discovery on it! FIrst Person Shooters are great too!

[@backfandango]

aww she sounds so nervous :(

[@ClaytonGrimwald]

More of this series please.

[@CNET]

We're continuing with this series and trying to improve how we shoot. We are open to suggestions. The next product is actually an Android phone that was dropped off a boat and was underwater for a few months. Should be interesting.

[@will3641]

Sorry, the camera is too far away, cannot see anything.

[@aphilzitrone]

I think this video is nice. My headset overheats very easy and its nice to know the screen is safe so no dust comes into it when i open the heatpipe to screw some holes for the hot air to get out and now i even know there is no way dust can get into the screen.

[@nullgator8073]

You can just start to hear his Texas accent creep in at the end of his words when he's focused on something else

[@washingtonbezerra5114]

I undesrtand nothing...I dont speak english...kkkk....Mas deu para perceber como abrir o equipamento. Gostei.

[@CraigMansfield]

The woman seems clueless

[@mjcox242]

The fact she said no Bluetooth anoyded me because controller is Bluetooth and you can connect (within reason) any Bluetooth controller

[@Bangbangboom51]

@ 12:55 Since when is a 2600mah battery considered big? Not unless it's running @ 7.2v-9v or was your last phone battery was from a nokia back from the 90's.

[@FowlorTheRooster1990]

from my research the oculus go can only run simple vr programs and films not full on video games like minecraft

[@SlowFoe]

Please Oculus Quest teardown

[@Gettraced]

Guys he just didn't want to void the warranty

[@Dad3601]

Superb video I will never experiment taking apart it just shows how much tech is in this gem of portable vr subscribed

[@therupekids4117]

You need a phone to set it up.

[@michaeldewitt9834]

get down to the LDC and you wussed out removing it geesh

[@NatWestC]

It does need a smart phone, you need to download the Oculus App to get started.

[@ge2719]

or a tablet

[@jamesthreats5800]

less talk is OK . Thanks for the info

[@eduardocastillo8611]

Smartphones have bigger 🔋 then 2600

[@stumpyg4814]

Motion sickness not only attributes to the world not moving where you moving, but low res textures is an issue. Some of those early Demos was using high end graphics engine with low res textures and pixelation in close models was horeible. There are three Zones in VR IMO being close, far, and mid range. Games, Demos, or Videos with very little to no noticeable pixelation from close to 3/4 mid range is a fantastic experience. High End or PSVR been a fantastic experience with titles such as Farpoint, Eve Valkyrie, Job Simulator, and Wipeout are just a few. On my Samsung GS6 Gear Eve Gunjack and Lands runs great with motion sickness while every free rollercoaster demo made me sick due to poor optimization. I wouldn't say thd feeling is like being poisoned at. More like that feeling right before you throw up which is fine balanced combination nausea and vertigo.

[@pravenpjose7718]

This have Bluetooth and wifi. Controller and xbox controller working via Bluetooth.

[@jacoblucas3038]

Praven P Jose it doesnt come with a xbox bluetooth controller if that was what you were trying to say

[@JoeCox-rx5ed]

The go should of cost 400 to $500 new I just bought a brand new and 4000

[@thebush6077]

It has bluetooth...

[@TheYousefhayek]

It is made by xaiomi u can see mi logo on the side

[@MilesQuatermass]

Yes. Xaiomi release it in China, under their own brand.

[@italyavenue]

Of the 24k views in total there were 210 people with Aspergers who gave it a thumbs up and 67 people with Aspergers who gave it a thumbs down. Wow. What a waste of my time. However, I am glad that this guy found his niche online. Taking things apart and putting them back together again is a lot of fun for people who have been doing just that ever since they could remember. Its quite a niche skill. But what a waste of my time. Im still looking for a tutorial on how to fix the shitty remote that breaks for almost 50% of users within 3 months of owning the thing. So maybe you can stop showing off your frivolous ability and devote some time to something useful. Like how to reinsert that strip inside the remote that always gets loose when the remotes cover pops off. That would be nice. Thank you.

[@kineticbongos]

It wasn’t impressive. The Oculus go was essentially a mobile movie player

[@natetheslugger2730]

do oculus quest

[@0zeroplays0]

That's what I want to see

[@jacoblucas3038]

it looks decent but

[@yvessalomon6781]

Gaming device With url

[@laura.loheit]

Unsatisfying. You should have tried first!

[@brianfindsall]

this would be better without the uneccassary comentry. no disrespect intended but it took my consentration alover the place. sorry to whinge .

[@Blizofoz45]

My vape uses the same type of battery and it's 2500 mah as well. Those batteries are cheap too. I understand they were trying to keep the price down but geez. Put an accessible battery slot in it like I don't know...EVERYTHING ELSE.

[@leonsamuel8680]

She could've done that alone

[@mbunds]

I’m so glad you did this, so I wouldn’t try it myself! I read that Facebook spent 3 billion developing the Oculus Go.

[@jeffscholes7730]

Wow this is a cheesy presentation. Felt like I was watching a cheap telesales channel. Shame, as the content was interesting, but had to quit after 10 minutes.

[@brockisarcfan]

Anyone who knows anything about the oculus go will not like this video, very misinformed and uncomfortable to watch.

[@FowlorTheRooster1990]

point from my research it can only operate like phone vr which is very basic and the presenters of this video made it seem like a normal headset even though its just phone vr without the phone

[@brannenthompson9662]

Its like a tv infomercial or shopping channel, god this was probably one of the worst tear down videos.

[@riseofthethorax]

these jerks took down a post of mine cause ???? Are you sfraid it is going to kill the entertainment industry, cause it is!!!

[@skepticfucker280]

So informitive yet so cringe.....

[@kavorka8855]

there you go! One LCD, which basically means the resolution that they claim is only half of that! All the claims that this device is 4k is therefore false, in reality it is not even full HD!

[@christmassantatracker8557]

Per eye? It is it’s 720p which is the same as a switch and hd

[@AndersonChan]

First?