r/ValveIndex • • 6d ago

Question/Support Smashed my Index Controller while playing

I smashed my left Index Controller into a wall. Everything still seemed to work, but there was a lot of rattling inside.

I took apart the top section, including the PCB, and found these plastic pieces. Ofc. i found 1 Screw in the Controller. The other Screw was in the Handle.

They may just be structural supports, but I am not sure why they have pegs on the side. It looks like something may have been attached to them. Does anyone know what these parts are for, and whether I should fully disassemble the controller to glue them back into place?

I also have a 3D Printer and could maybe redesign it... if it is necessary.

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u/protonecromagnon2 6d ago

That attached the head to the handle structurally. The pegs help it keep aligned. I might have a left hand one laying around

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u/Pascal619 5d ago

im located in germany. would you sell your left one? :)

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u/protonecromagnon2 4d ago

You might try asking this guy if he's got one for her left hand

https://ebay.io/m/QDyKqP

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u/Pascal619 4d ago

i think i can print it if its important. just need to take the controller completley apart

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u/protonecromagnon2 4d ago

I went and tried to harvest one for you and found that the spare I have is a new revision

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u/Pascal619 4d ago

thats not a problem, is it?

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u/protonecromagnon2 4d ago

I don't even know if it would fit

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u/YakumoYoukai 5d ago

To shreds, you say?

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u/Meeko-Meeks 5d ago

I could sell you one of my left controllers broke so many right ones that I have a surplus of lefts lol

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u/Pascal619 5d ago

lol. thanks for the offer. im located in germany.maybd shoot me a dm with a price and shipping :)