How to Install a Main Board in a GE PDS22SFSBRSS Refrigerator

The General Electric PDS22SFSBRSS is a bottom-mount refrigerator designed for residential use. The refrigerator has a slide-out freezer drawer, located at the bottom of the refrigerator, and a single door that seals the fresh food compartment. The PDS22SFSBRSS is controlled by a motherboard, also known as a main board, which functions as the brain of the refrigerator. If the main board is damaged, which often happens during a power surge, portions of the refrigerator may fail to function or the refrigerator may not function at all. To restore the refrigerator, replace the main board.

Hex-style screwdriver
Digital camera
Needle-nose pliers

Instructions

- 1
  Move the refrigerator away from the wall and then unplug it from the electrical outlet.
- 2
  Locate the main board cover, which is located above the lower rear access panel and is secured using several hex screws.
- 3
  Remove the screws securing the main board cover and then remove the main board cover.
- 4
  Take a picture of the main board using a digital camera prior to disconnecting the wire connectors to reference during the installation of the new main board.
- 5
  Depress the tab on each wire connector and pull if off of the main board.
- 6
  Release the tabs securing the main board to the refrigerator using needle-nose pliers and then remove the old main board. Discard the main board.
- 7
  Snap the new main board onto the plastic tabs to secure it in place.
- 8
  Connect the wire connectors to the new main board. If necessary, refer to the picture taken to ensure that the connectors are connected to the correct terminals.
- 9
  Reinstall the main board cover using the screws that were removed to secure it to the cabinet.
- 10
  Plug the refrigerators power cord back into the wall outlet and then move the refrigerator back against the wall.

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