Oculus Quest VR headsets are falling victim to an issue with the fan not working. This can result in the Oculus Quest 1 or 2 overheating, which is obviously far from ideal. In full, the system alert reads: “The cooling fan on your device is not functioning properly. Your headset may overheat or experience abnormal behavior due to insufficient cooling.” Is there a quick, easy, and best fix? Here’s the need-to-know info on a solution to Facebook’s wireless virtual reality headset fan not working.
Oculus Quest 1 and 2 cooling fans not working fix
Here’s what to do if the Oculus Quest “cooling fan on your device is not functioning properly” error message/system alert occurs:
- Fully power down the device.
- If the headset is hot to the touch, give it time to cool.
- Find a cool and well-ventilated area.
- Turn the Oculus Quest on and use the headset as normal.
- If the system alert recurs, stop using the device immediately.
- Contact Oculus Support for a repair or replacement.
It seems possible that the Oculus hardware can misdiagnose this issue. Following an occurrence amongst GameRevolution staff, a quick and easy fix was to simply reboot the Oculus Quest headset. The HMD now works correctly (no overheating or reoccurrences) following a single instance of the error. This user’s report also indicates a potential “false detection,” requiring no further action after an initial reboot of the virtual reality hardware.
Of course, it’s important to exercise caution here. Before testing the device after the first occurrence, be sure that it isn’t hot and that the setting is appropriate. If the system alert does come back, stop using the device and seek assistance from the Oculus Support team. Nobody wants an overheating electronic device strapped to their face, after all.
For more on Oculus hardware, check out the latest leaks on a potential Oculus Quest Pro.
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