You can reuse the thermal paste if you keep it clean. Otherwise, use a spudger to scrape off the old paste and apply a small amount of viscous thermal compound (such as K5 Pro) to the processor.

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Transfer the cable to your replacement battery. Be sure to align it using the two alignment cutouts, and use some double-sided tape such as Tesa tape to secure it.

During reassembly, align the facial interface to the headset and use your fingers to press along the perimeter to clip it back in.

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You may feel a bit of resistance. This is normal since the midframe is slightly bonded to the heat sink with thermal paste.

The battery press connector can disconnect accidentally during reassembly. Check this connector before you attach the bracket.

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Slide the sensor cable into the socket until the first set of tabs rests in the socket. This should flip the lock tab down partially.

You can reuse the thermal paste if you keep it clean. Otherwise, use a spudger to scrape off the old paste and apply a small amount of viscous thermal compound (such as K5 Pro) to the processor.

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Some interconnect cables have been removed in the following images for clarity purposes. You don't have to remove them as part of the procedure.

I disassembled my quest because I have water damage. I have cleaned all corrosion, but I would like tot test the battery before I reassemble. How can I check if the battery is in good condition?

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Slide the point of an opening pick underneath the battery flex cable to loosen the adhesive securing it from the headset.