Error Code 41
Display panel cannot receive commands or send user input to refrigerator
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 41
What This Means
Loose communication cable between boards; Display PCB connector failure; Communication bus (I2C/serial) failure; Main PCB communication circuit fault
What actually causes this:
Communication cable came loose or display board has failed
First Thing to Check
Check the ribbon cable between the main board and display panel
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Verify cable connections between main and panel PCBs
- 2
Check cable for visible damage or bent pins
- 3
Test with oscilloscope to verify communication signal
- 4
Inspect solder joints on communication connectors
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF265BEA Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)
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