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Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement

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  1. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

  2. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Remove the hinge cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 18.5 mm-long screws securing the hinge cover on the top of the refrigerator.

  3. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the edges of the hinge cover to loosen it from the refrigerator.

    • Don't try to fully remove the cover, as it's still attached to the refrigerator by a few cables.

    • Flip the hinge cover over to access the cables underneath.

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    • Use your fingers to squeeze and disconnect the blue wire connector.

    • Use your fingers to squeeze and disconnect the white wire connector.

  5. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the hinge cover.

  6. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Sensor information: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Sensor information: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The hinge cover has two door sensors:

    • The left door sensor

    • The left door sensor connector

    • The right door sensor

    • The right door sensor connector

    • Depending on your situation, you may need to replace either or both sensors.

  7. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Remove the sensor: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Remove the sensor: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers to squeeze and disconnect the sensor cable connector.

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    • Use a spudger or a flathead screwdriver to pry the sensor out of its retaining clips.

  9. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the door sensor.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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