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HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement

HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement

Klara Asllani

Klara Asllani and 2 other contributors

Last updated on September 3, 2021

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Introduction

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If the device does not recognize fingers correctly, replacing the fingerprint scanner may solve this issue.

What you need

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  1. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement, HUAWEI HONOR 5X Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off your cell phone before disassembling.

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  2. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 1.17mm Torx T3 screws from the bottom of the phone.

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  3. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Sim card ejection tool to remove both the sim card trays.

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  4. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • To prepare the iOpener insert it in the microwave for 30 seconds and apply it on the side edges of the phone so that the glue underneath will soften.

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  6. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pry off the back with a plastic opening tool.

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  7. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the five 1.5mm Phillips #000 screws from the motherboard.

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  8. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
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    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry up and disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the white coax cable.

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the power and volume cable.

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  9. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the motherboard.

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  10. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement, Fingerprint Scanner: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the fingerprint scanner out of its housing.

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  11. HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HUAWEI HONOR 5X Fingerprint Scanner Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • This is what the mother board should look like when the fingerprint scanner is pulled out.

    • To fix the fingerprint scanner simply add in a new one and attach the metal component to its coordinating place.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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