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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Refrigerator Proximity Sensor Replacement DA32-00080A
Samsung Refrigerator Proximity Sensor Replacement DA32-00080A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$112.60Estimated Savings
$112.5003:32
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the proximity sensor on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the touchscreen is not powering on.
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 proximity sensor this samsung refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a small flat-head screwdriver, and a suction cup capable of moving up to 80 pounds.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Open the right-side refrigerator door…
5
… and remove the upper door bin, if necessary.
6
Detach the screw cover then use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the display touchscreen assembly mounting screw from the door liner.
7
Next, attach the suction cup to the upper face of the touchscreen.
8
Hold the door in place and pull to detach the touchscreen.
9
Lift the bottom edge of the assembly out of the door…
10
… and disconnect the three wire connecters to fully remove the assembly.
11
Set the assembly face down on a towel or blanket.
12
Lift the speaker straight up to detach.
13
Use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the proximity sensor holder from the touchscreen assembly…
14
… then disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the old component.
15
To install the new proximity sensor…
16
… first connect the wire connecter to the sensor…
17
… then snap the sensor holder into place on the rear of the touchscreen assembly.
18
Realign the speaker on the posts.
19
Reinstall the display touchscreen assembly…
20
… by first reconnecting the three wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the back of the touchscreen.
21
Align the bottom edge in the door first, then push the screen into position.
22
Open the door and rethread the mounting screw to secure the assembly.
23
Snap the screw cover into place.
24
Replace the door bin if applicable.
25
Plug the power cord back in…
26
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the proximity sensor on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the touchscreen is not powering on.
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 proximity sensor this samsung refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a small flat-head screwdriver, and a suction cup capable of moving up to 80 pounds.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Open the right-side refrigerator door…
5
… and remove the upper door bin, if necessary.
6
Detach the screw cover then use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the display touchscreen assembly mounting screw from the door liner.
7
Next, attach the suction cup to the upper face of the touchscreen.
8
Hold the door in place and pull to detach the touchscreen.
9
Lift the bottom edge of the assembly out of the door…
10
… and disconnect the three wire connecters to fully remove the assembly.
11
Set the assembly face down on a towel or blanket.
12
Lift the speaker straight up to detach.
13
Use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the proximity sensor holder from the touchscreen assembly…
14
… then disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the old component.
15
To install the new proximity sensor…
16
… first connect the wire connecter to the sensor…
17
… then snap the sensor holder into place on the rear of the touchscreen assembly.
18
Realign the speaker on the posts.
19
Reinstall the display touchscreen assembly…
20
… by first reconnecting the three wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the back of the touchscreen.
21
Align the bottom edge in the door first, then push the screen into position.
22
Open the door and rethread the mounting screw to secure the assembly.
23
Snap the screw cover into place.
24
Replace the door bin if applicable.
25
Plug the power cord back in…
26
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Temperature Sensor
$112.60
Total$0.00
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