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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Refrigerator Upper Hinge Shim Replacement DA63-50192A
Samsung Refrigerator Upper Hinge Shim Replacement DA63-50192A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$6.50Estimated Savings
$112.5003:15
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper hinge shim 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 an upper door hinge shim on this samsung refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge cover.
5
Set the cover aside.
6
Have an assistant help to hold the appropriate door…
7
… as you release the hinge support securing the hinge you’re replacing the shim on.
8
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, if applicable.
9
If still intact, detach the old shim from the hinge.
10
To install the new upper door hinge shim…
11
… peel off the backing to expose the adhensive…
12
… then align the shim on the hinge and press firmly to adhere.
13
Reinstall the hinge by aligning the wires and water line, if applicable, in the hinge slot.
14
Insert the rear tab into the bracket then insert the front of the hinge into the door.
15
Align the hinge support on the support bracket and push the support down to secure the hinge.
16
Reposition the cover…
17
… and rethread the three mounting screws.
18
Plug the power cord back in…
19
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper hinge shim 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 an upper door hinge shim on this samsung refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge cover.
5
Set the cover aside.
6
Have an assistant help to hold the appropriate door…
7
… as you release the hinge support securing the hinge you’re replacing the shim on.
8
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, if applicable.
9
If still intact, detach the old shim from the hinge.
10
To install the new upper door hinge shim…
11
… peel off the backing to expose the adhensive…
12
… then align the shim on the hinge and press firmly to adhere.
13
Reinstall the hinge by aligning the wires and water line, if applicable, in the hinge slot.
14
Insert the rear tab into the bracket then insert the front of the hinge into the door.
15
Align the hinge support on the support bracket and push the support down to secure the hinge.
16
Reposition the cover…
17
… and rethread the three mounting screws.
18
Plug the power cord back in…
19
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Hinge Shim
$6.50
Total$0.00
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