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This guide shows how to remove and replace the control panel in your Samsung refrigerator.
The control panel contains the buttons to change the refrigerator settings, as well as a display for current settings. The panel can become damaged and inoperative from prolonged moisture exposure.
This guide will work for most Samsung Refrigerators . This guide is based on a model RF28R7201SG Refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.
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Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
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Condenser fan motor
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Compressor motor and thermal overload device
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Water supply valve assembly
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Open both French doors for the refrigerator compartment.
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Insert a spudger into the seam along the right edge of the control panel.
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Press the spudger in firmly and pry to loosen the panel.
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Use your spudger to slide and pry around the control panel to loosen it from the refrigerator wall.
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Flip the control panel over to reveal the cable connector.
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Use your fingers to slide the cable connector out of its socket.
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Remove the control panel.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers Community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers Community for help.