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Camera Sensor Replacement: Estimated Labour Charges and Prices in Nairobi
Provider: Pro-Logic Technologies, Kangari Building, Nairobi
The camera sensor — technically the image sensor or CMOS sensor — is the electronic component inside the camera module that converts light into digital image data. In most smartphones it is not individually replaceable in the field; it is bonded inside the sealed camera module assembly. Camera sensor replacement in practice therefore means full camera module replacement. However, for certain repairs — particularly high-end devices where OEM sensors are available as standalone components to specialist repair centres — sensor-level replacement is technically possible and quoted separately.
Symptoms Pointing to Sensor Damage
- Dark spots or blotches visible in every photo regardless of lighting
- Dead pixels or permanent colour aberrations in images
- Camera produces completely black images with the lens confirmed clean
- Sensor damage confirmed after liquid reaches the module interior
- Intermittent image failure correlated with temperature changes
Estimated Camera Sensor Repair Costs in Nairobi (2024–2025)
In most cases, sensor replacement is performed as a full camera module swap:
| Module / Sensor | Parts (KES) | Labour (KES) | Total Estimate (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Android (full module swap) | 700 – 2,000 | 500 – 1,000 | 1,200 – 3,000 |
| Mid-range Android main sensor (full module) | 1,500 – 5,000 | 700 – 1,300 | 2,200 – 6,300 |
| Flagship main sensor (Samsung S / iPhone Pro) | 5,000 – 22,000 | 1,200 – 2,500 | 6,200 – 24,500 |
| Standalone sensor replacement (specialist service) | 8,000 – 20,000 | 5,000 – 12,000 | 13,000 – 32,000 |
Standalone sensor replacement without a full module swap requires micro-soldering and optical alignment under a microscope. It is only available at specialist repair centres and is most relevant for high-value flagship devices where the full OEM module is prohibitively expensive.
Pro-Logic Technologies at Kangari Building, Nairobi advises on the most cost-effective approach — standalone sensor repair vs. full module replacement — based on the specific device and damage type.
