Samsung Refrigerators2021–present

Error Code 41C

The main control board and the display panel board can no longer talk to each other

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 41C

What This Means

CN40 connector on Main PCB not fully inserted; Damaged communication wire between Main and Panel PCBs; Defective Main PCB; Defective Panel PCB

What actually causes this:

CN40 connector became unseated during a previous repair or due to vibration from the compressor

First Thing to Check

Reseat the CN40 connector firmly on the Main PCB and power cycle the unit

Parts Involved

Main PCBPanel PCBCN40 connectorCommunication wire harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Re-assemble CN40 connector on Main PCB and check wire integrity

  2. 2

    If error persists after reconnecting CN40, use an oscilloscope to check communication signal

  3. 3

    Replace Main PCB and re-test

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF29A9071 Series Refrigerators (2021) (2021–present)

Service manual exact match: RF23A9071*Service manual exact match: RF23A9675MT*Service manual exact match: RF71A9671*Service manual exact match: RF71A9771*Service manual exact match: RF85A92FA*Service manual exact match: RF29A9071*Service manual exact match: RF29A9770*Service manual exact match: RF23A9675*+2 more

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