How to Fix the Light Display in My Whirlpool Refrigerator

Whirlpool refrigerators are controlled by a main control board, also known as a motherboard. Often, when the main control board is damaged, many components in the refrigerator will fail at once. Often, internal lights of both the freezer and fresh food compartments will stop illuminating even after the light bulbs are replaced, and the control panel display will stop functioning. The most common cause for the failure of the control board is a power surge. The control board cannot be repaired, and instead, must be replaced to restore the refrigerator to working order.

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Instructions

- 1
  Move the refrigerator away from the wall and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
- 2
  Remove the screws securing the rear lower access panel to the refrigerator, and then remove the panel.
- 3
  Locate the control board housing, located on the left side of the interior of the rear lower access panel.
- 4
  Lift the tabs on the control board housing cover, and then remove the cover.
- 5
  Lift the tabs securing the control board to the control board housing, and then pull the control board out of the housing.
- 6
  Transfer the wire connectors from the old control board to the new control board. To remove the wire connectors, squeeze the tab on each connector and pull it off of the control board.
- 7
  Snap the new control board into the control board housing.
- 8
  Replace the control board housing cover, pressing firmly to snap it back onto the control board housing.
- 9
  Replace the lower rear access panel.
- 10
  Plug the refrigerator back into the electrical outlet, and then move the appliance back into position.

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