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Samsung Refrigerator Control Board Replacement

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

  2. Samsung Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Remove the board access panel: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screws securing the board access panel to the back of the refrigerator.

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    • Remove the board access panel.

  4. Samsung Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Note the locations and number of the connectors on the control board, and photograph them or draw a diagram. This example control board has nine wire connectors:

    • Three connectors along the top edge

    • One connector along the right edge

    • One connector along the bottom edge

    • Four connectors along the left edge

    • During reassembly, use your diagram or the photo you took (like the second image here) to make sure you've reconnected all of the connectors.

  5. Samsung Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Remove the control board: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Remove the control board: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull and disconnect each of the connectors from the control board.

    • Some connectors may have a locking tab. Squeeze the wide sides of the connector to unlock it, then pull to disconnect it.

    • Move the wires away from the control board so it can swing out of its recess.

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    • Use your fingers to push up the plastic lip securing the top edge of the control board to the refrigerator.

    • Swing the control board out and remove it.

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

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