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Duudud
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15 days ago

Dropped meta quest 3 and can’t turn on

I dropped my meta quest 3 and I couldn’t turn on cause when I did after 10 seconds it just shut down and I took it to a repair shop and they said they couldn’t fix it now I can’t turn in on and when I charge it it justs shoots air in and out every second if you need what’s the problem with the hardware is please tell me maybe I can fix it

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  • Duudud wrote:

    I dropped my meta quest 3 and I couldn’t turn on

    Duudud wrote:

    I took it to a repair shop and they said they couldn’t fix it

    Duudud wrote:

    maybe I can fix it

    Seems you broke your headset.

    I'm not sure, how you can fix it, if a repair shop isn't able to do that?

    Maybe search for a repair service especially for vr headsets.

    For example "Fix my Oculus" if you are in the US, other countries also have services like that.

    Just google for it.

    • steve_40's avatar
      steve_40
      Expert Consultant

      “Turn Back On (Please?)” — A Quest 3 Parody Song

      Verse 1

      I was swingin’ sabers, feelin’ like a VR king,
      Till my controller slipped and doom became a thing.
      Headset hit the floor like a meteorite,
      Now it’s darker than my wallet on rent night.

      Pre-Chorus

      Took it to the shop, they poked it with a stick,
      Said “Buddy, this is cooked — the damage is thick.”
      But I’m not givin’ up, no, I’m not done,
      I’m headin’ to the forums like I’m the chosen one.

      Chorus

      Now I’m beggin’ on the Quest boards, chanting ancient lore,
      “Does anyone know a ritual to make it boot once more?”
      Should I draw a magic circle? Sacrifice a spare Link cable?
      I’ll try anything at this point — I’m emotionally unstable.
      Ohhh, turn back on, please turn back on…
      My Quest 3’s gone, but I’m holdin’ on.

      Verse 2

      Someone said “Try freezer trick,” another said “Use rice,”
      One guy wrote a spell that honestly sounded kinda nice.
      I’m mixing gamer tears with a drop of thermal paste,
      If this works I’ll write a guide, no effort goes to waste.

      Pre-Chorus

      I’m chanting “Meta, hear me,” waving sage above the screen,
      My family’s lookin’ at me like I’ve lost my last bean.
      But hope is a feature — and mine’s still installed,
      Even if my headset’s basically a brick that’s recalled.

      Chorus

      So I’m beggin’ on the Quest boards, whispering to the void,
      “Can I resurrect my headset or is it fully destroyed?”
      Should I summon VR spirits? Perform a firmware séance?
      I’ll try anything except accepting warranty noncompliance.
      Ohhh, turn back on, please turn back on…
      My Quest 3’s gone, but I’m holdin’ on.

      Bridge

      Maybe I should’ve bought a case,
      Maybe I should’ve watched my space,
      Maybe I shouldn’t have played Gorilla Tag
      Next to a staircase.
      But hindsight’s 20/20 — unlike my headset screen,
      Which now displays absolutely nothing.

      Final Chorus

      Now I’m posting one more thread, though they say it’s dead and done,
      But I believe in miracles — or at least in copium.
      If a dark ritual can fix it, point me to the tome,
      Till then I’ll keep refreshing like it’s my new home.
      Ohhh, turn back on, please turn back on…
      My Quest 3’s gone, but I’m holdin’ on.

  • Maccyb123's avatar
    Maccyb123
    Expert Trustee

    Duudud Your headset is toast I think. I would definitely follow Choleni 's advice if you're in the US and contact Fix my Oculus. If that doesn't work for you, It won't be under warranty for that sort of damage, maybe you can get a refurbished one from Meta for a bit cheaper, or else just buy a new one.