Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code PC-Er or PC-Ch

Display panel can't talk to main control board

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LED ON/OFF alternately (0.5 sec intervals)

What This Means

Communication cable disconnected or loose; Panel PCB defect; Main PCB defect; Wire harness damage

What actually causes this:

Communication cable came loose or control board failed

First Thing to Check

Check if display is dark or unresponsive

Parts Involved

Panel PCBMain PCBCommunication cable/harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check communication cable between panel and main PCB

  2. 2

    2. Verify cable connectors are fully seated

  3. 3

    3. Check for visible wire damage

  4. 4

    4. Confirm cable continuity if available

  5. 5

    5. If cable is normal, use oscilloscope to verify signal

  6. 6

    6. Replace Main or Panel PCB after cable verification

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF23HCED Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)

Service manual exact match: RF23HCEDTSRService manual exact match: RF23HCEDBSRService manual exact match: RF23HCEDBBCService manual exact match: RF23HCEDBWW

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