Nokia 6.1 Plus Fingerprint Scanner/Sensor Strip Flex Cable Replacement

• The scanner no longer works at all.
• You dropped the phone, and the scanner glass shattered.
• The fingerprint strip broke inadvertently while removing the back glass.
• You pulled off the battery back door, and the fingerprint flex cable was damaged.
• The fingerprint scanner works randomly, and you can’t isolate the actual problem.
• It does not recognize the fingerprint properly, and you have to try numerous times to unlock the phone.

Q: How much does it cost to replace the Nokia 6.1 Plus Fingerprint scanner in India?

A: The price for Nokia 6.1 Plus Fingerprint sensor is about Rs 1450 in India. On top of this price, you also need to pay replacement charges to a mechanic to replace it on your phone, which can be around Rs 150.

Q: Is it possible to replace the fingerprint sensor at home?

A: It is certainly possible, but If you are not technically skilled, then you shouldn’t try this at home. The hardest part of the whole process is removing the back panel safely. That is because the fingerprint scanner stays under the battery back door. The battery door is glass made, and It is tough to remove at home if you are trying this for the first time.

You will need a hot gun and a pry tool to remove it safely. Although many Youtube videos are there to help you with the process but doing the same thing practically is different. The best solution is, take the assistance of a mechanic to replace the scanner. Everything else is effortless and straightforward after removing the back panel.

Q: How can I test the scanner before I assemble the back panel again?

A: When you repair the phone or change a component, It is always a good idea to test it before you assemble everything. So when the phone is open, connect the new fingerprint scanner, restart the phone and test it to your satisfaction. Only after that, fix the back panel in its place. Please note that fingerprint sticks with the back panel, so you will need to take off the non-working scanner first and then fix the new one.

Q: Why the fingerprint option missing from Settings? 

A: We have seen this happening when the fingerprint option is missing from the Settings, and its main reason is a bad fingerprint scanner. However, before you go for the replacement, try a software reset first to see If the problem resolves. If you disassembled the phone recently for some repairs, make sure that you connected the fingerprint scanner back in its place. If the problem persists, after trying the above solutions, then you can consider replacing the scanner.

Q: Why is the fingerprint reader working randomly?

A: The location of the fingerprint sensor is on the backside, and dust can cover it fairly quickly. If you have to redo the fingerprint numerous times, then clean the fingerprint scanner gently with a cotton cloth. Also, you can register the same finger two times in Settings. That is because some people have poor quality fingerprints due to various reasons (like Skin or Health issues), and registering the same fingerprint twice helps.

We test the fingerprint sensor before shipping it to the customer so there is no chance of receiving a defective part. As per our policy, we don’t send our goods for trials. It means that if later you diagnose that you don’t need the fingerprint scanner anymore, you can return it in unused condition but you have to pay two-way shipping charges. For complete details about Shipping and Returns, please click here.