DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the display touchscreen control board on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the screen is not powering on or responding properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the display touchscreen assembly control board in this Samsung refrigerator,
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You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, needle nose pliers, and a suction cup capable of moving up to 80 pounds.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
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Open the right side refrigerator door and remove the upper door bin if necessary.
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Detach the screw cover, then use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the display touch screen assembly mounting screw from the door liner.
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Next, attach the suction cup to the upper face of the touchscreen.
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Hold the door in place and pull to detach the touchscreen.
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Lift the bottom edge of the assembly out of the door and disconnect the three wire connectors to fully remove the assembly.
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Set the assembly face down on a towel or blanket.
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Disconnect the wire connectors and the ribbon connector from the control board.
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You will need to flip the retainer up to release the ribbon connector.
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Use the needle nose pliers and the small flat head screwdriver to release the tabs to detach the control board mounting frame from the rear of the touchscreen.
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Detach the Wi-Fi board from the control board.
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You can now pull back the retaining tabs to remove the control board from the frame.
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Next, use the needle nose pliers to squeeze the retaining post to release the heat sink from the old board.
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To prepare the new control board for installation, peel off the conductivity foam pieces from the old board, along with the double-sided tape used to secure them if necessary.
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Then, align the tape and foam pieces on the new board and press firmly.
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Align the heat sink and snap it into position on the new board.
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Position the new board in the mounting frame and snap it into place.
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Attach the Wi-Fi board to the control board.
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Now, realign the mounting frame and snap it into place on the rear of the touchscreen.
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Insert the ribbon connector and close the retainer to secure.
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Connect the two wire connectors to the board.
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Reinstall the display touch screen assembly by first reconnecting the three wire connectors to the appropriate terminals on the back of the touchscreen.
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Align the bottom edge in the door first, then push the screen into position.
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Open the door and rethread the mounting screw to secure the assembly.
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Snap the screw cover into place.
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Replace the door bin if applicable.
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Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.