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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Refrigerator Upper Left Hinge Assembly Replacement DA97-12573A
Samsung Refrigerator Upper Left Hinge Assembly Replacement DA97-12573A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$98.13Estimated Savings
$112.5002:55
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper left hinge assembly on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the upper left door hinge assembly on the Samsung refrigerator, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
3
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge cover.
4
Set the cover aside.
5
Have an assistant help to hold the door as you release the upper hinge support.
6
Lift the front of the hinge out of the door first, then pull the hinge free of the bracket and detach it from the wires and water line.
7
To install the new upper door hinge assembly, first align the wires and water line in the hinge slot.
8
Next, insert the rear tab into the bracket, then insert the front of the hinge into the door.
9
Align the hinge support on the support bracket and push the support down to secure the hinge.
10
Reposition the cover and rethread the three mounting screws.
11
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper left hinge assembly on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the upper left door hinge assembly on the Samsung refrigerator, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
3
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge cover.
4
Set the cover aside.
5
Have an assistant help to hold the door as you release the upper hinge support.
6
Lift the front of the hinge out of the door first, then pull the hinge free of the bracket and detach it from the wires and water line.
7
To install the new upper door hinge assembly, first align the wires and water line in the hinge slot.
8
Next, insert the rear tab into the bracket, then insert the front of the hinge into the door.
9
Align the hinge support on the support bracket and push the support down to secure the hinge.
10
Reposition the cover and rethread the three mounting screws.
11
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Top Hinge
$98.13
Total$0.00
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