Introduction
Use this guide to replace the main control board on your Samsung older model French Door refrigerator.The main control board of your Samsung refrigerator is located on the rear of the unit behind a metal cover.
The main control board is the "brains" of your refrigerator and controls its operation. It doesn't necessarily fail that frequently, so before you replace it make sure you have checked other possibilities thoroughly.
When the main control board fails, a large number of the refrigerator functions can be disrupted including cooling, defrosting, water dispensing, ice production and ice dispensing.
This guide was created using a Samsung model RFG298HDRS French door refrigerator manufactured in 2013. Other older Samsung French door units with dual evaporators should be similar.
What you need
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Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
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Condenser fan motor
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Compressor motor and thermal overload device
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Water supply valve assembly
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Use a #2 Phillips driver to remove the screws securing the control board cover.
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Grasp the cover at the upper edge and tilt the upper edge toward you.
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Lift the lower edge off of the tabs at the bottom and remove the cover.
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When disconnecting the control board squeeze the locking tabs as shown.
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Press down on the tab to release the main control board.
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Pull the lower edge outward past the tab.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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