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Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement

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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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  1. Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

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  2. Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement, Open the refrigerator doors: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement, Open the refrigerator doors: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Open both French doors for the refrigerator compartment.

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  4. Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement, Loosen the control panel: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement, Loosen the control panel: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement, Loosen the control panel: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • The control panel has plastic clips around its perimeter that secure it to the refrigerator wall.

    • Insert a spudger into the seam along the right edge of the control panel.

    • You can also use a flathead screwdriver, but be careful not to let the screwdriver slip, or you'll scratch your refrigerator surface.

    • Press the spudger in firmly and pry to loosen the panel.

    • Use your spudger to slide and pry around the control panel to loosen it from the refrigerator wall.

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  5. Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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  7. Samsung Refrigerator Control Panel Replacement, Remove the control panel: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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.

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