Wiko Bloom - Proximity sensor and flash

Guide with all the steps necessary for you to change the Wiko Bloom proximity and flash sensor yourself.

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For this tutorial you will need the following spared parts and tools

Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Wiko Bloom

Characteristics
4.7 "IPS screen, WVGA resolution (800 × 480 pixels)
Quad-Core at 1.3GHz
1GB RAM
4GB expandable via microSD
5MP camera, capable of recording FULLHD
2MP front camera
Android 4.4 KitKat
138.5 x 71.5 x 9.35mm
145g
Wi-Fi, GPS, BT 4.0
Dual sim

Before starting, make sure that the mobile is turned off.

Step 2 Back cover

Remove the back cover with the opening tool, this will avoid scratching the equipment.

Step 3 Battery

Remove the battery by pulling on the bottom.

Step 4 SIM and SD cards

Remove the SIM and SD cards.

Step 5 Intermediate housing

Remove the 10 Phillips screws from the intermediate housing.

Step 6

Separate the intermediate housing with the opening tool.

Step 7 Rear camera

Disconnect the rear camera from the motherboard by pressing the tab on the connector.

Finally, gently pull the camera to remove it.

Step 8 Front camera

Unplug and remove the front camera.

Step 9

Disconnect the interconnection flex.

Step 10

Unplug the display data flex.

Step 11

Take off the flex with volume pushbuttons and ignition of the chassis.

Step 12

Remove the Phillips screw that holds the motherboard.

Disconnect the data flex from the touch screen.

Step 13

Lift the base plate and disconnect the coaxial antenna cable to remove it.

Step 14 Light and proximity sensor

Disconnect the flex from the proximity sensor on the motherboard.

Finally, remove it from the metal shield.

Video Tutorial summary

In this video you can watch a quick summary of the tutorial, but we recommend to follow the complete tutorial, with its explanations and detailed images.
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