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This guide shows how to remove and replace the Wi-Fi card in your Samsung refrigerator.
The Wi-Fi card resides in the top hinge cover. If your fridge has trouble connecting to the local Wi-Fi network, first make sure that the hinge cover doesn't have any metallic items placed over it (which can severely block wireless signals). If the fridge can't pick up any Wi-Fi signals, you may need to replace the Wi-Fi card.
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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Remove the screws securing the hinge cover (aka top table) on the top of the refrigerator.
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Lift the edges of the hinge cover to loosen it from the refrigerator.
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Flip the hinge cover over to access the cables underneath.
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Use your fingers to release the wire connectors under the hinge cover.
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Disconnect the wiring so you can remove the hinge cover.
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The Wi-Fi card is attached to the hinge cover.
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Use your fingers to squeeze and slide the Wi-Fi cable connector out of its socket.
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Remove the screws securing the Wi-Fi card to the hinge cover.
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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.
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Hi nico, can you share pictures for the cables of this wifi module? pin colors and order please in both sides ? Thank you.
Thank-you for this Detailed replacement step. I do have one question: I am currently having an issue with my Refrigerator dropping its WIFI connection when the refrigerator door is opened or closed (same model). When it drops it goes back into AP mode and constantly chimes. If I wanted to just 'disable' WIFI all together on this refrigerator, could I just unplug the WIFI cable from the card and leave it unplugged? Would the refrigerator still function normal without this card and stop chiming to setup WIFI?
I have this model RS27T5561SR the WiFi is not working at all. Where can I purchase the WiFi chip from? Thanks
I have a Samsung Refrigerator w/ Family Hub model RF265BEAESR and the wi-fi adaptor is not working and is not located as shown above...do you know where it is located?
Hi Nico, can you possibly answer Brad's question? I want to unplug my wifi board too! I have disabled the wifi through the control panel but my EMF meter shows that it is constantly sending out pulses that register quite high and hot on my meter.
Hey Y'all I unplugged the wifi board and the frig is running fine and no more high EMF signals coming from the frig.
I'm looking to find out where to buy the wifi card for my Samsung Family Hub Smart Refrigerator RF28R7551SR/AA. Are all of the wifi cards interchangeable? Please if someone has information on where to buy this Wifi card for this model it will be greatly appreciated.
Here's my email address
t-n-s6996@fairpoint.net
Thank you in advance.
Where to purchase a new wifi card for a samsung family hub refrigerator, Model number RF28R7551SR
Serial number is
OBG643BN901454F
Please help me with where I can purchase a new wifi card for our Samsung family hub refrigerator
For everyone wondering where to buy a replacement module, I'll teach yall a insider handyman tech nerd trick. Look around on the module for a line that reads "Model". In this case in the upper right there is a line "Model: CWAM210S" (note: assume any 0 or O character is a zero, manufacturers typically avoid using O (the letter) specifically due to this confusion. However a 0 with a slash through it is of course a zero, and any other O can be assumed to be a letter. Still notice the subtle difference between 0 and O, it might be important. If all else fails, try both in the next step). Now, open a browser, and in the search/address bar type "CWAM210S". eBay and Amazon appear to have replacements for around $35, Samsung itself is psychotic trying to rob you for $160!!! That is frankly insane. Even $35 is a bit steep for what is a simple usb wifi adapter... Compare images, especially traces (little lines coming off the silver contacts) before ordering. And call Samsung the terrible thieves they are!!!
I know that might have sounded a little snarky to us in the know, and okay maybe there was some snark in it, but honestly some people just need to be shown exactly what to do in order to have a whole new world opened up to them. Do not downplay the inherent anxiety some people have over new things, especially in the expensive tech sector where a simple mistake can cost hundreds possibly even thousands of dollars. For the rest of yall, its okay, no one knows everything. We weren't born knowing anything we know now. We all live our own unique lives with our own unique experiences. It really is okay. Snark aside, I dont judge any of you. Certainly not for attempting to gain some deeper knowledge of the world around you. Keep that brain engaged, and always ask questions. You got this 😎👍
