Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code

The main board's input/output controller isn't responding

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LED blinks in self-diagnostic checklist position 33

What This Means

IO Expander chip defective; Main PBA soldering defect at IO Expander; Main PBA firmware corruption

What actually causes this:

An internal chip on the main circuit board has failed

First Thing to Check

Multiple functions on the display may be non-responsive if IO Expander fails

Parts Involved

Main PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check for cold solder joints on IO Expander chip on Main PBA

  2. 2

    2. If soldering appears normal, IO Expander chip is likely defective

  3. 3

    3. Replace Main PBA

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF23R6 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)

Service manual exact match: RF23R6201AAService manual exact match: RF23R6201EDService manual exact match: RF23R6201AZService manual exact match: RF23R6301AAService manual exact match: RF23R6201BZ

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