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Frigidaire Refrigerator not running

If your Frigidaire refrigerator is not running and the display or dispenser panel is dead, the most likely culprit is a failed dispenser control board, so check the dispenser/user display circuit for burn marks and replace the board if damaged. Next, rule out incoming power problems by confirming the plug is fully seated, the outlet is live, and no breaker has tripped. If the display still shows nothing, the user control and display board can also fail and may need replacement. Inspect the wire harness next, since loose or damaged connectors between the panel and the control boards are a common cause. After a power surge or outage, a simple power reset — unplugging the unit for a few minutes or switching the breaker off then on — can restore operation. The main control board is a less common cause and should be replaced only after testing the more likely parts. If you need a replacement, enter your model number at RepairClinic.com to find the exact control board, display board, or harness that fits your refrigerator.

01 - Frigidaire Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the dispenser control board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Highly Likely

02 - Incoming Power Problem

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into a regular electrical outlet and the outlet is supplying power. Using a ground fault outlet for a refrigerator is not recommended. Confirm that no circuit breakers have tripped or fuses have blown.
Highly Likely

03 - Frigidaire Refrigerator User Control and Display Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the user control and display board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Common

04 - Disconnected or Damaged Wire Harness

The wires from the control panel to the control board may be loose or have become disconnected. Make sure the wire harness connectors are tight. A damaged wire harness will need to be replaced.
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05 - Power reset

After a power surge or power outage, refrigerator operation could be temporarily affected. Full operation can sometimes be restored through a power reset by either unplugging the appliance's power cord for a few minutes and then plugging it back in or switching off the circuit breaker for the refrigerator then switching it back on.
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06 - Frigidaire Refrigerator Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the control board.
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Less Common

07 - Frigidaire Refrigerator Main Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the main control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board.
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Less Common

Frequently Asked Questions

My refrigerator display is completely dead. What should I check first?
How do I tell if the user control and display board or the dispenser control board is bad?
Fridge buttons are unresponsive but the compressor runs. Is the control panel not working?
Will unplugging the refrigerator or switching the breaker off fix a dead display?
How do I enter my model number on RepairClinic.com to find the correct replacement part?

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