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Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the Wi-Fi card in your Samsung RF28R7201SG refrigerator.

The Wi-Fi card resides in the top hinge cover. If your fridge has trouble connecting to the local Wi-Fi network, first make sure that the hinge cover doesn't have any metallic items placed over it (which can severely block wireless signals). If the fridge can't pick up any Wi-Fi signals, you may need to replace the Wi-Fi card.

What you need

  1. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Wi-Fi Card 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 Wi-Fi Card 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 Wi-Fi Card 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 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Wi-Fi Card 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 Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hinge cover.

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  7. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Remove the Wi-Fi card: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Remove the Wi-Fi card: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Remove the Wi-Fi card: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • The Wi-Fi card is attached to the hinge cover.

    • Use your fingers to squeeze and slide the Wi-Fi cable connector out of its socket.

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  8. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 9.7 mm-long screws securing the Wi-Fi card to the hinge cover.

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  9. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the Wi-Fi card.

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Conclusion

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

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