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Provider: Pro-Logic Technologies, Kangari Building, Nairobi
Flex cables — short for flexible printed circuit cables — are the thin, ribbon-like connectors that link components to the motherboard inside a smartphone. They carry power, data, and signals between the screen assembly, cameras, charging port, fingerprint sensor, buttons, and other peripherals. Because they are routed through tight spaces and subject to repeated mechanical stress every time the phone is opened during repair, flex cables are one of the most commonly replaced components in phone repair.
Symptoms of a Damaged or Failed Flex Cable
- A component stops working after a repair (new screen, battery swap)
- Intermittent function — a button, camera, or sensor works sometimes and not others
- Screen flickers or disconnects, particularly when the phone is flexed or tapped
- Charging works only when the cable is held at a specific angle
- Touch or display function fails after a drop without visible screen damage
Estimated Flex Cable Replacement Costs in Nairobi (2024–2025)
Costs vary by which flex cable has failed and the complexity of accessing it within the device.
| Flex Cable Type | Parts Cost (KES) | Labour (KES) | Total Estimate (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display / screen flex cable | 500 – 2,500 | 500 – 1,200 | 1,000 – 3,700 |
| Charging port flex cable | 400 – 1,800 | 600 – 1,200 | 1,000 – 3,000 |
| Camera flex cable (rear or front) | 400 – 2,000 | 500 – 1,200 | 900 – 3,200 |
| Fingerprint sensor flex cable | 500 – 2,200 | 600 – 1,200 | 1,100 – 3,400 |
| Volume / power button flex cable | 300 – 1,500 | 500 – 1,000 | 800 – 2,500 |
| Home button flex cable | 400 – 2,000 | 500 – 1,200 | 900 – 3,200 |
On some iPhone models, the flex cable and component (charging port, camera module) are sold as a single integrated assembly rather than separately.
Preventing Flex Cable Damage During Repair
Most flex cable failures in repaired phones are caused by a technician pulling a connector at the wrong angle or over-bending the cable during disassembly. Always ensure the repair centre uses proper spudgers and follows model-specific disassembly procedures.
Pro-Logic Technologies at Kangari Building, Nairobi uses model-specific repair guides and proper tools to avoid flex cable damage during every repair job.
