For Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) (SM-J330) Fingerprint Reader / Scanner (Blue)
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Fitting advice
Phone parts are delicate. We recommend fitting by a qualified repair technician.
Test the part before final installation, before any adhesive or seal is applied. Parts with adhesive applied can’t be returned for change of mind.
Returns
You have 30 days from the day you receive your item to request a return. Items must be unused, in the condition and packaging they were supplied in, with proof of purchase.
Please contact us before sending anything back. Return postage is the buyer’s responsibility unless the item is faulty. For faulty or incorrectly described items, we cover return postage in full. Approved refunds go to the payment method you used within 10 business days. Your statutory rights are not affected.
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Product details
Everything you need to know
- Fits: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) (SM-J330)
- Part: Fingerprint Reader / Scanner
- Colour: Blue
- Colour: Blue
- In the box: 1 × fingerprint reader / scanner
- Dispatch: Same day from Manchester, UK, on orders before 4:00PM Mon–Fri
- Returns: 30 days on unused items
Product Description
When the fingerprint reader in a Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) stops working, unlocking the phone with a finger no longer registers. This listing is for a blue replacement fingerprint reader / scanner for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), used when the existing reader is damaged, unresponsive or missing.
Fitting means opening the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) with heat and careful prying, so this part suits repair shops and DIY repairers who have worked inside a phone before.
Key Features & Highlights
Compatibility
- Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) (SM-J330)
Signs Your Fingerprint Sensor Needs Replacing
- Fingerprints are no longer recognised or cannot be registered.
- The phone reports that the fingerprint hardware is unavailable.
- The sensor surface is cracked, scratched or loose.
- The home or power key built into the sensor does not click (if your model has one).
- Note: on many phones the sensor is paired to the main board, so a replacement sensor may restore the button but not fingerprint unlock.
How to Check Your Model Number
On the phone or tablet go to Settings › About phone (or About tablet). The model number starts with SM- (for example SM-A145R). It is also printed on the box the phone came in.
Specifications
- This listing is for the blue fingerprint reader / scanner only. Contact us to confirm anything beyond the reader.
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has to be opened to fit it, so professional installation is recommended if you have not done it before.
- Some phones pair the fingerprint sensor to the main board, so biometric unlock may not work on the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) even when the part connects.
- Replacement parts are model-specific — check that your device matches the model shown above before ordering.
- Professional fitting is recommended where the device has to be opened; flex cables and connectors are easily damaged.
- Test the part before sealing the device or applying new adhesive.
- If you are unsure which part you need, contact us with your model number before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this fingerprint reader fit the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
This blue listing is for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) (SM-J330). Check your model number under Settings › About phone before ordering, because fingerprint readers differ between models and versions that look alike.
What are the signs of a faulty fingerprint reader on the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
On the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) a failing reader usually shows as fingerprints not being recognised, the sensor not responding to touch, or registering a new fingerprint failing.
Will fingerprint unlock work straight away on the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) after fitting?
Not necessarily. On some phones the fingerprint sensor is paired to the main board, so a replacement in the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) may connect without biometric unlock working again. Contact us if you need advice before ordering.
Do I need to open the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) to replace the fingerprint reader?
Yes. The reader sits inside the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), so the phone has to be opened with heat and careful prying. Professional installation is recommended if you have not opened a phone before, and the reader should be tested before the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is sealed.
Which colour is this Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) fingerprint reader?
This listing is the Blue option for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). Choose the listing showing the colour you need.
How quickly will my order be dispatched?
Orders paid before 4:00PM Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day from our Manchester warehouse. Orders placed later, at weekends or on bank holidays go out the next working day.
How much is UK delivery?
Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free on UK orders of £5 or more (£2.49 below that). Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm is available at checkout, and you can also collect from our shop at 33 Moulton St, Manchester M8 8FQ.
Can I return it if it is not right?
Yes. You have 30 days from delivery to return an unused item in the condition it was supplied in. Please contact us before sending anything back. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 are not affected.
Delivery
Fast, tracked delivery from Manchester
Same-day dispatch
Order and pay before 4pm, Monday to Friday, and it leaves us the same day. Later orders, weekends and bank holidays go out the next working day.
Royal Mail Tracked 48®
Free on UK orders of £5+Tracked to your door. £2.49 on orders under £5.
Special Delivery by 1pm®
From £7.99Guaranteed next working day by 1pm (UK). Choose it at checkout.
International Tracked
£9.99To selected countries in Europe, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Not available for every part — your options show at checkout.
Local pickup
Collect from 33 Moulton St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8FQ. Usually ready within 24 hours — we’ll email you when it’s ready.
Returns
30 days to change your mind
- 30 days to request a return, from the day you receive your item
- Item unused, in the condition and packaging it was supplied in, with proof of purchase
- Contact us before sending anything back — unauthorised returns can’t be accepted
- Approved refunds go to the payment method you used within 10 business days
- Test the part before final installation — adhesive applied voids a change-of-mind return
- Return postage is paid by the buyer unless the item is faulty
Your rights: as a UK business we always uphold the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. For faulty or incorrectly described items, we cover return postage in full. Read the full refund policy.
Phone repair parts, from a real UK business
E-Tech61 Ltd is a Manchester-based supplier of phone, tablet and tech repair parts to DIY fixers and repair shops across the UK.
- Company
- E-Tech61 Ltd
- Companies House
- 08915335
- VAT number
- GB 209 379 096
- Phone
- 0161 425 8273
- support@etech61.com
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm