Error Code 41
Main board and display panel cannot communicate with each other
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: Error 41
What This Means
Communication cable disconnected or damaged; Main PCB failed; Panel PCB failed; Connector at upper hinge area loose
What actually causes this:
The control board and the front display panel have lost their data connection, usually from a damaged cable in the door hinge area.
First Thing to Check
Open and close the right refrigerator door fully — a broken wire in the hinge area is the most common cause of this error.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Inspect communication cable between main PCB and panel PCB for damage
- 2
Confirm cable connections at both ends
- 3
Use oscilloscope to verify serial data signal on communication line
- 4
Replace Main PCB and/or Panel PCB if cable is intact
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF23M85 Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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