DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the main control board on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator will not power on at all.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the main control board in this samsung refrigerator…
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… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
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Have an assistant help you to move the refrigerator away from the wall.
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Unthread the five screws securing the control board access cover using the phillips-head screwdriver.
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Note the orientation of the wire connecters connected to the main control board…
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With the wires disconnected, you can release the upper tabs to remove the old board.
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To install the new main control board…
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… align the bottom edge first, then snap the top edge into position.
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Connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the board.
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Replace the access cover…
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… and thread the screws to secure.
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The lower left screw secures the power cord to the cover.
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The smaller fine-threaded screw secures the cover to the grounding block.
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Move the appliance back against the wall.
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Plug the power cord back in…
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… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.