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LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement

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Time Required: 15 - 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement
Prerequisite Only This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace the control panel in your LG WM3050CW Washing Machine.

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    1. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

      • Turn off the main water supply

      • Unplug your washer

      • Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

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    1. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two bottom 16.5 mm-long screws securing the top panel brackets.

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    2. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the top panel 1-2 inches towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

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    3. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.

      • Remove the top panel.

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    1. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the detergent drawer away from the chassis as far as it will go.

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    2. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Press down on the "Push" button to disengage the clips securing the detergent drawer.

      • Pull the drawer out of its slot on the chassis and remove it.

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    1. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect the three harness connectors for the control panel.

      • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

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    2. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the 16.4 mm-long screw securing the control panel.

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    3. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the detergent dispenser: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 26.3 mm‑long screws securing the detergent dispenser.

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    4. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Insert a flathead screwdriver between the chassis and the top left corner of the control panel.

      • Twist the screwdriver to release the clips securing the control panel.

      • Repeat this procedure for the remaining clips along the control panel.

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    5. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the control panel upward to completely separate it from the chassis.

      • Pull the control panel away from the chassis, making sure to thread the cables through its slot in the chassis.

      • Remove the control panel.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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