Whirlpool Refrigerator Control Board Replacement

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Whirlpool Refrigerator Control Board Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the control board in your Whirlpool Refrigerator.

The control board processes the inputs for the dispenser assembly and other related assemblies. If your refrigerator is not dispensing properly, or if the dispenser buttons on your refrigerator aren't working, then your control board might be broken.

This guide will work for most Whirlpool refrigerators. This guide is written with a model WRS315SDHW refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

Note: Some photos show the doors removed for clarity purposes. Removing them is not required and will not change the procedure.

Tools

Parts

Whirlpool Control Board (Varies)

Step 1

Before you begin your repair, perform the following:
Turn off your main water supply
Unplug your device

Step 2

The dispenser panel screws are located under the dispenser as if you're looking up into the dispenser tube (where the ice cubes and water come out).
Remove the screw(s) securing the two dispenser panels.

Step 3

Pull the dispenser panels straight down to separate them from the chassis.
Remove the dispenser panels.

Step 4

Remove the screw(s) securing the control board.

Step 5

Tilt the bottom of the control board away from the chassis to release its clips.
Pull straight down to separate the control board enough to access its connectors.