Bonnie W. for Model Number FEQ144EFO How do you access the Control panel to replace it? Is this something I can do myself? Do I need any special tools?
Answer Hello Bonnie. Here are the instructions from the manufacture on removing the control board 134484212 and panel. Hope this helps. Removing the top panel: 1. The top panel is held in place in the front by four plastic pins and two metal tabs. In the rear by two screws. 2. Remove the two screws, slide the top back about 1/2 inch and lift the top off. Removing the electronic control and display: 1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the front panel . 2. Unplug the wiring from the control. Note: The two wires going to relay RL 2 have locking terminals that can be released with a small screwdriver. 3. Release the ribbon by unlocking the ribbon connector by lifting connector about 1/4 of an inch away from the board. 4. Remove the 4 screws holding the board to the console, the 2 screws holdin the diaplay to the console and lift the board and display off. Removing the console: 1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply, and remove the front panel . 2. Disconnect the wires from the door switch and unplug the harness for the sensor bars. 3. If the dryer is equipped with a drum light, disconnect the two wires from the drum light. 4. Disconnect the ribbon from the control board. 5. Remove the 2 screws, one in each corner, holding the console to the front panel and lift the console up. Hope this helps. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, July 20, 2011