Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code Pc-Ch

Control panel cannot talk to main computer board

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: Pc-Ch

What This Means

Communication cable disconnected or loose between panel and main PCB; No response from main MICOM for more than 10 seconds; Bad solder on communication connector pins; Defective display panel PCB or main PCB; Noise or interference on communication bus

What actually causes this:

Communication cable loose or panel display board failure

First Thing to Check

Check if communication cable is fully seated on both PCB connectors

Parts Involved

Display Panel PCBMain MICOM BoardCommunication Cable

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check communication cable connection between panel and main PCB

  2. 2

    2. Inspect connector pins for corrosion or damage

  3. 3

    3. Verify both panel and main MICOM have proper power

  4. 4

    4. Check for 0.5 second ON/OFF blinking pattern on display

  5. 5

    5. Use oscilloscope to verify communication signals if available

  6. 6

    6. Power cycle the refrigerator to reset communication

This Error Applies To

Samsung DRF36C100SR Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: DRF36C100SR

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