Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 46

An I/O control chip on the main board is not responding

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 46

What This Means

I/O expander chip soldering failure; I/O expander chip failure; Communication line short or open; Main PCB damage or component failure

What actually causes this:

A circuit board component failed or a solder joint cracked

First Thing to Check

No user-level checks available

Parts Involved

Main PCBI/O Expander chip

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check Main PCB for visible soldering defects around I/O expander

  2. 2

    2. Check for loose or cold solder joints

  3. 3

    3. Check communication line continuity

  4. 4

    4. If all connections appear normal, replace Main PCB

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22NP Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF22NPService manual exact match: RF28NH

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