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witorwitor
Inspiring
January 10, 2024
Solved

Quest 3 link cable keeps disconnecting

I just got my new Quest 3 3 days ago. When I connected it through Oculus link app and a genuine Oculus link cable to my PC the connection dropped almost immediately. After reconnecting I noticed that even the slightest movement of the plug of the link cable (while it is plugged in) results in a disconnection. This makes connecting to a PC with a link cable practically unusable as almost every time I move I get disconnected. 

I want to add that there is nothing wrong with the cable. I use the same cable to connect to my old Quest 2 and my link connection is absolutely solid. Have I been just very unlucky or is there a design flaw or fault of the USB port on the Quest 3 headset? 

I had a chat via live support. I am now expecting an email from the support. I guess I will need to wait to see what happens next...

witorwitorAnswer
Inspiring
February 25, 2024

First, make sure you are using a good-quality cable. I use a genuine Oculus link cable, but I still got disconnections.

This is what I did to fix it: I got myself an adapter. Link cable fits tighter into the adapter than if directly plugged in into the headset. The adapter also plugs tighter into the headset. I also designed and 3d printed a clip that firmly holds the cable so the plug does not move at all when I move my head.

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RapMadafaka
New Participant
September 7, 2025

Why is marked as Solved I coudnt find any answer/solution in the comments. More than one month I cant play my PC VR becauase of meta doing **bleep**, i have diffrent cables costing 60-80 euro each, i was playing fine until one day I coudnt do sh!t. Disconnecting every 5 min. I did factory reset on everyyyyyything, device, my and windows... I just want to play my simulator man META PLEASE FIX PC VR DISCONNECTING

 

    KOG85
    Up and Coming
    October 10, 2025

    2 year old post and it's still happening, and the solution includes buying a 3D printer.
    Use airlink they say, you don't think the people are using this if they could. sorry but I enjoy the higher quality and smoother gaming with the cable.
    For me it's random but I've had it happen 3 times in my last session. it's not the fit of the cable, I couldn't get the cable more secure in the headset even if I tried.
    I wouldn't mind too much if it connect straight back into the game (as it's still running) but it requires a restart of the game to link back in.

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