Solved! Vive controller rattle

[willsydan]

Hey, recently I was playing in vr and accidently hit something with the htc vive controller, and now whenever I move or shake it, it makes a really annoying rattling sound, it’s like there and hundreds of tiny balls shaking around, it is extremely frustrating. Is there any way to fix this or do I have to buy a new one? Also how comes there are no replacement controllers.

 

[bmw-vision]

Please read these threads:
https/www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/4jgars/i_banged_my_controller_into_my_desk_and_now_it_is/
https/www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/4dv9lg/vive_controller_teardown_repair/

The issue may be a DIY fix, but be warned it could void your warranty.

 

[Tri23]

Small correction to the initial post..
>> "Also how comes there are no replacement controllers."

You can purchase replacement controllers, but THEY ARE EXPENSIVE!!! ($130 on amazon for 1!)
https/www.amazon.com/HTC-Vive-Controller-pc/dp/B01LYELB1S/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540846806&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=htc+vive+controller&psc=1


When the whole system is $500, at some point you just buy a new system.
As a person who has smacked his dry-wall too many times..I am just waiting for the new knuckle controllers before upgrading to a Pro.