Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code COMP-LOCATION

Compressor position sensor signal lost

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: COMP-LOCATION LED blinks

What This Means

Compressor wiring loose; Compressor resistance measurements wrong; Inverter PCB solder defects; Compressor mechanical failure

What actually causes this:

Compressor connection loose or inverter failed

First Thing to Check

Check if compressor connector is seated fully

Parts Involved

CompressorInverter PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Verify compressor connector tight

  2. 2

    Measure R2 resistance [0.09 Ohm]

  3. 3

    Inspect main PCB solder quality

  4. 4

    Test compressor

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF28R7201 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28R7201AAService manual exact match: RF28R7201SA

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