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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Air Conditioner Control Panel Replacement 5304516584 
Frigidaire Air Conditioner Control Panel Replacement 5304516584
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$101.60Estimated Savings
$112.5008:53
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the control panel on a Frigidaire Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the control panel in this frigidaire air conditioner…
2
… you will need a #1 phillips-head screwdriver, a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, wire cutters, zip-ties, and a putty knife.
3
Before you begin, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
To perform this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall sleeve or window and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now pull the air filter out.
6
Use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the grille assembly.
7
With the screws unthreaded, use the putty knife to help pry the grille assembly off.
8
Release the control panel wiring from the retainers.
9
Next, use the #1 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
10
Pull back the retaining clips to release the panel.
11
Next, use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the six screws to release the rear grille if attached.
12
Unthread the lower screws securing the left-and-right-side air intake screens.
13
Detach the screens from the top to remove.
14
Now unthread the eight screws securing the unit’s cabinet.
15
With the screws unthreaded, lift the cabinet off.
16
Cut the foam strip insulation covering the control box cover.
17
Now unthread the three screws securing the cover.
18
Set the cover aside.
19
Release the control panel wire connecter locks so you can disconnect the two wire connecters from the control board.
20
Use the wire cutters to cut the two zip-ties bundling the wires together.
21
Pull the control panel wiring free of the sealing gum…
22
… and you can fully remove the old component.
23
To install the new control panel…
24
… connect the two wire connecters to the appropriate control board terminals…
25
… and slide in the locks to secure.
26
Use new zip-ties to bundle the wires together.
27
Replace the sealing gum to help cover the notch in the control box.
28
Reposition the control box cover…
29
… and rethread the screws to secure.
30
Realign the cabinet…
31
… and rethread the eight screws.
32
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
33
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
34
Now align the new control panel under the front frame retaining clips.
35
Thread the two screws to secure.
36
Secure the wiring in the retainers.
37
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
38
Thread the two mounting screws.
39
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
40
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
41
Plug the power cord back in…
42
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the control panel on a Frigidaire Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the control panel in this frigidaire air conditioner…
2
… you will need a #1 phillips-head screwdriver, a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, wire cutters, zip-ties, and a putty knife.
3
Before you begin, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
To perform this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall sleeve or window and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now pull the air filter out.
6
Use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the grille assembly.
7
With the screws unthreaded, use the putty knife to help pry the grille assembly off.
8
Release the control panel wiring from the retainers.
9
Next, use the #1 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
10
Pull back the retaining clips to release the panel.
11
Next, use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the six screws to release the rear grille if attached.
12
Unthread the lower screws securing the left-and-right-side air intake screens.
13
Detach the screens from the top to remove.
14
Now unthread the eight screws securing the unit’s cabinet.
15
With the screws unthreaded, lift the cabinet off.
16
Cut the foam strip insulation covering the control box cover.
17
Now unthread the three screws securing the cover.
18
Set the cover aside.
19
Release the control panel wire connecter locks so you can disconnect the two wire connecters from the control board.
20
Use the wire cutters to cut the two zip-ties bundling the wires together.
21
Pull the control panel wiring free of the sealing gum…
22
… and you can fully remove the old component.
23
To install the new control panel…
24
… connect the two wire connecters to the appropriate control board terminals…
25
… and slide in the locks to secure.
26
Use new zip-ties to bundle the wires together.
27
Replace the sealing gum to help cover the notch in the control box.
28
Reposition the control box cover…
29
… and rethread the screws to secure.
30
Realign the cabinet…
31
… and rethread the eight screws.
32
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
33
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
34
Now align the new control panel under the front frame retaining clips.
35
Thread the two screws to secure.
36
Secure the wiring in the retainers.
37
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
38
Thread the two mounting screws.
39
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
40
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
41
Plug the power cord back in…
42
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Control Panel
$101.60
Total$0.00
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