Replacing the proximity sensor

Galaxy S7 Edge Repair guide

Galaxy S7 Edge - Replacing the proximity sensor

45 min.
Medium
23 Steps

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The proximity sensor isn’t working.

In this repair guide, we show you how to replace your Galaxy S7 Edge’s defective proximity sensor on your own. You need this repair if your display no longer goes off when you’re talking on the phone, or if the automatic brightness control stops working.

Required tools

Flat Picks

Flat Picks

You need a very flat tool such as a flat pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
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Heat gun

Heat gun

You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.
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For storing screws

For storing screws

We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
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Tweezers

Tweezers

We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
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Plastic prying tool

Plastic prying tool

You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
from €14.99 on Amazon
Phillips PH00 screwdriver

Phillips PH00 screwdriver

You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
from €10.84 on Amazon

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Steps

23 Steps

Switching off your device

Switching off your device

Step 1

Removing the SIM and microSD cards

Removing the SIM and microSD cards

Step 2

Removing the back cover

Removing the back cover

Step 3

Removing the screws

Removing the screws

Step 4

Removing the upper antenna

Removing the upper antenna

Step 5

Removing the middle antenna

Removing the middle antenna

Step 6

Removing the lower antenna

Removing the lower antenna

Step 7

Disconnecting the battery

Disconnecting the battery

Step 8

Removing the front camera

Removing the front camera

Step 9

Disconnecting all the contacts from the motherboard

Disconnecting all the contacts from the motherboard

Step 10

Removing the motherboard

Removing the motherboard

Step 11

Removing the proximity sensor

Removing the proximity sensor

Step 12

Installing the proximity sensor

Installing the proximity sensor

Step 13

Installing the motherboard

Installing the motherboard

Step 14

Connecting all the contacts from the motherboard

Connecting all the contacts from the motherboard

Step 15

Installing the front camera

Installing the front camera

Step 16

Connecting the battery

Connecting the battery

Step 17

Installing the lower antenna

Installing the lower antenna

Step 18

Installing the middle antenna

Installing the middle antenna

Step 19

Installing the upper antenna

Installing the upper antenna

Step 20

Fastening the screws

Fastening the screws

Step 21

Attaching the back cover

Attaching the back cover

Step 22

Inserting the SIM and microSD cards

Inserting the SIM and microSD cards

Step 23

Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy S7 Edge

If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.

23 steps

Switching off your device
Turn off your device by holding down the power button until the “Power off” option appears.

Use your finger to confirm that you want to shut down your Galaxy S7 Edge and wait until the screen goes blank.
Removing the SIM and microSD cards
Use the SIM tool to eject the SIM tray from your device and then remove the tray with your fingers.
Removing the back cover
Used tools

Heat gun

Flat Picks

VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
The back cover is glued to the chassis. Remove the back cover by putting on a suction cup and pulling on it. Also use a pick to push against the frame. Heat your device with hot air beforehand so the glue will be easier to detach.

As soon as a gap appears between the back cover and the chassis, you can insert the pick between the two parts.
The back cover is painted on the inside. Remove any adhesive residue carefully to avoid scratches or cracks.

Use more picks to disconnect all the corners one after the other.

Remove the back cover as soon as all the glue is detached.
Used tools

Heat gun

Flat Picks

VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
Removing the screws
Used tools

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
12 × 3.3 mm PH00 Phillips screws

Remove the twelve screws that hold the three antennas in place.

Remove the yellow adhesive strip.
Used tools

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
Removing the upper antenna
Disconnect the upper antenna from the enclosure. The antenna is hooked onto the enclosure. Start at the upper right corner.

As soon as the antenna has come off on the right side, carefully pull it up in the middle so the left side will come off, too.

Remove the antenna from the enclosure.
Removing the middle antenna
Pull the middle antenna out of the enclosure. Note that it’s hooked onto the lower antenna.
Removing the lower antenna
Disconnect the lower antenna by using the tweezers to unhook it on the left side.

Remove the antenna from the enclosure.
Disconnecting the battery
Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the battery contact from the motherboard. Carefully pry the contact out of the socket.
Removing the front camera
Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the front camera’s contact from the motherboard.

Remove the front camera from the enclosure.
Disconnecting all the contacts from the motherboard
Volume Connector

Proximity Sensor

Earpiece Connector

Display

Power-Button

Antenna

Sensors

Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the following contacts from the motherboard.
Removing the motherboard
The bottom of the motherboard (arrow) is connected to the USB port.

Carefully tilt the board up by 180° so you can get at the contact. Don’t pull too hard on the board.

Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the contact from the PCB.

Remove the board.

There's a small plastic pin in the opening of the SIM tray. Make sure it doesn't fall out.

Removing the proximity sensor
The proximity sensor is glued to the enclosure. Using the steel spatula, carefully detach the sensor from the glue. Start with the cable.

Then detach the sensor.

Remove the sensor from your device.
Installing the proximity sensor
Put the proximity sensor in the recess in the upper edge of the enclosure. Press on the sensor firmly with your finger so the glue will stick.
Installing the motherboard
Turn the board upside down and put it at the lower end of the enclosure to reconnect the USB port’s contact.

Connect the contact so you can hear it click into the socket.

Fold the board over so you can put it in the enclosure.
Connecting all the contacts from the motherboard
Proximity Sensor

Earpiece Connector

Display

Power-Button

Antenna

Sensors

Volume Connector

Connect the contacts to the motherboard.
Installing the front camera
Put the front camera in the recess in the upper edge of the enclosure.

Connect the camera to the motherboard. You have to hear the contact click into place.
Connecting the battery
Connect the battery to the motherboard. Press the contact into the socket on the motherboard until you hear it click into place.
Installing the lower antenna
Put the antenna at the lower end of the enclosure.

Press on the antenna with your fingers until it clicks into place in the enclosure.
Installing the middle antenna
Put the antenna back in the enclosure after hooking it onto the lower antenna.

Press on the antenna with your fingers until it clicks into place in the enclosure.
Installing the upper antenna
Put the antenna back in the enclosure. First put it on the left side and then press it on firmly with your fingers.

You should be able to hear the antenna click into place.
Fastening the screws
12 × 3,3mm PH00 Phillips-Schrauben

Put the yellow adhesive strip back on.

Attach the three antennas using the twelve screws.
12 x 3.3 mm PH00 Phillips screws
Attaching the back cover
Put the back cover back in its original position.

Press the back cover on all over so the glue will stick.

You can also heat your device with hot air and then clamp it or weight it down with a couple books so the glue will stick better.
Inserting the SIM and microSD cards
Insert the SIM tray back into your device. Make sure the tray is positioned properly.

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