Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code 41

The main control board can't talk to the display

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 41

What This Means

Communication cable disconnected or loose; Main PCB defect; Panel PCB defect; Cable connector pin corrosion or damage

What actually causes this:

The cable connecting them came loose or the cable/boards are damaged

First Thing to Check

Check if the display is completely blank — if so, this is a main to panel communication failure

Parts Involved

Main PCBPanel PCBCommunication CableSMPS Board

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check communication cable between Main and Panel PCB is fully inserted

  2. 2

    2. Verify cable is not damaged or pinched

  3. 3

    3. Use oscilloscope to check signal on cable (if equipped)

  4. 4

    4. Check SMPS for proper voltage output to Main PCB

  5. 5

    5. Replace Main and Panel PCB if cable is normal

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22M9581 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: RF22M9581Service manual exact match: RF28M9580

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