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Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the door sensors in your Samsung RF28R7201SG refrigerator.

The Samsung fridge uses a magnetic reed switch for each French door. If these sensors fail, the refrigerator will think a door is always open or closed.

What you need

  1. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

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  2. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Remove the hinge cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 18.5 mm-long screws securing the hinge cover on the top of the refrigerator.

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  3. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the edges of the hinge cover to loosen it from the refrigerator.

    • Don't try to fully remove the cover, as it's still attached to the refrigerator by a few cables.

    • Flip the hinge cover over to access the cables underneath.

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  5. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to squeeze and disconnect the blue wire connector.

    • Use your fingers to squeeze and disconnect the white wire connector.

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  6. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hinge cover.

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  7. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Sensor information: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Sensor information: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • The hinge cover has two door sensors:

    • The left door sensor

    • The left door sensor connector

    • The right door sensor

    • The right door sensor connector

    • Depending on your situation, you may need to replace either or both sensors.

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  8. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Remove the sensor: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement, Remove the sensor: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to squeeze and disconnect the sensor cable connector.

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  9. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger or a flathead screwdriver to pry the sensor out of its retaining clips.

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  10. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Door Sensors Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the door sensor.

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Conclusion

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

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