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PHILLIP HOWARD Posted on Aug 19, 2014
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RE: refrigerator motherboard Has anyone addressed the heat of the motherboard causing defects because there is a solid metal cover over the motherboard and nothing to let heat out or to cool such as are necessary for computers... heat being the worst thing for such electronics...SO, CAN I REMOVE THE COVER TO LET IT COOL BETTER?

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Depends on some conditions.

Is the purpose of the metal cover to;

Prevent Dust Build up? - This can cause a short if there is a lot of dust on any "Motherboard" surface.

Prevent Water from hitting the board? - This will short most electronics.

Prevent little fingers from electrocution? - This would be for safety.

Is the Metal Cover made of a metal the dissipates heat? - This would be ideal. Some metals even though they may not seem effective and draw heat from objects rather then circulate air through the objects.

These are all valid reason to protect a motherboard as to the validity, that was up to the engineers. If you can contact the manufacturing company and speak to one of them, that would be your best bet to get a definitive answer.

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speaking from memory: remove the middle translucent section held by one screw at top and clips. you will then see the additional screws you need to undo

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Hi!!! You have a defrost problem.You need to change the defrost timer mechanism.In Samsung frig the defrost timer is in the main pc board..Good luck..

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very unlikeley to be the user control panel probably the freezer sensor or freezer fan not operating so no cold air circulating giving a false reading? is it colder at the bottom of the freezer than the top ? that is a dead give away for the fan

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SOURCE: Samsung RS2556BB - Refrigerator Temp says 34

We have a problem with the Refrigerator because the temperature and the wasn't cold it was warm

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SOURCE: Samsung refrigerator RS2556SH purchased Oct '05.

Hello,
Insufficient cooling is a fridge repair job that you can do without the help of a professional. Often the fridge has a frost-free failure, or the compressor is faulty but there are many other reasons for a fridge not cooling properly. Step 1 – Find the Problem
Your first job is to locate the source of the problem. Consider each of the following:
* Gaskets - Make sure the gaskets/seals are not torn and are sealing properly. * Evaporator fan – Make sure it is working. If it is now working you may have a problem with the fan motor. Check for power to the motor and also examine the fan switches around the door (not all fridges have these switches). * Air damper – Sometimes the air damper will not open up to allow the cold air from the freezer part to blow into the fridge section. * Condenser coils – Check to see that the condenser coils don’t have a dust build-up and that the condenser motor is working. * Compressor – Make sure your compressor is working with on and off clicking noises.
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