GE Refrigerator Main Control Board Replacement

Written By: Bill Gilbert
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GE Refrigerator Main Control Board Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

25 - 30 minutes

Introduction

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

The main control board coordinates and controls all of the functions of the refrigerator.

If the main control board fails, virtually all of the functions of the refrigerator may be affected, depending on the severity of the failure. You may find that the refrigerator will not cool properly, the compressor may not run, and the water dispensing functions may be affected.

This guide was created using a GE model GSH25KGMB BB side-by-side refrigerator. Other GE refrigerators should be similar.

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    • 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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    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the screws securing the main control board cover.

    • Remove the main control board cover.

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    • Note or take a photo of the position of all of the connectors

    • With your fingers, grasp each connector, squeeze any locking tabs, and pull all the connectors off the board.

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    • Using long nose pliers, squeeze the locking tabs on the mounting studs. While you do this, with your other hand pull the board gently outward so that the board won't slip back over a stud that has been released.

    • Lift the area of the board closest to the stud to free it from the mounting studs

    • Repeat this process of each mounting stud. until the board is free of each stud. Remove the board.

    • Try to work from one corner of the board down one side, then across. That will make it easier to maintain the gentle outward pressure and prevent the board from slipping back over the studs.

Conclusion

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

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Author

Bill Gilbert

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Control board 245D1888G002 R57 light blink all the time

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