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LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement

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Time Required: 40 - 45 minutes
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LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace the control board on your LG refrigerator.

This guide will work for most LG refrigerators. This guide is written with an LG model LFX25973 refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

The control board is the brain of your LG refrigerator. It coordinates the function of the device, receiving inputs from various sensors, and controlling the function of other parts like fans, lights, alarms, and the refrigeration system components.

Failure of the control board can result in numerous problems ranging from complete failure of the appliance to odd alarms. Usually, the control board is one of the last components to check, because usually its failure is discovered through the elimination of other causes.

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    1. LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

      • If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:

      • Condenser fan motor

      • Compressor motor and thermal overload device

      • Water supply valve assembly

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    1. LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Unfasten the control board cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the control board cover.

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    2. LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Remove the control board cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Remove the control board cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Remove the control board cover: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Tilt the top edge of the cover toward you and lift it off.

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    1. LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Disconnect the control board: step 4, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Disconnect the control board: step 4, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Disconnect the control board: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Note the position of each of the connectors, before disconnecting them. A photo is very valuable for keeping track, and taking several as you progress may be helpful.

      • Squeeze and pull the connectors to disconnect them from the control board.

      • Make sure to fully reconnect each connector when reassembling.

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    2. LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Release the control board: step 5, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Release the control board: step 5, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Release the control board: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Use your thumb to pry up and release the top left retaining clip securing the control board.

      • With your other hand, pull the top left corner of the control board out to loosen it.

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    3. LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Repeat this process for each tab down the left edge of the control board as well as the top and bottom edges.

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    4. LG Refrigerator Control Board Replacement, Remove the control board: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the control board out by its edges and remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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