How to replace a Frigidaire or Electrolux dishwasher main control board 5304514670

Is your Frigidaire or Electrolux dishwasher leaving you high and dry with unresponsive buttons or pesky error codes? Chances are, the main control board is to blame, but don’t worry—there’s a simple fix you can tackle yourself. Scroll down to find a comprehensive step-by-step guide, complete with a how-to video, that will have your dishwasher back to good as new in no time!

If your Frigidaire or Electrolux dishwasher isn’t responding to inputs or displaying error codes, there might be an issue with the main control board. The control board governs all the dishwasher’s functions, so when it fails, the entire dishwasher usually stops working. Thankfully, Replacing control board 5304514670  is a quick and easy fix you can do yourself in just a few minutes with a couple of tools.

Before we get started, make sure you have the replacement board. If you don’t, you can order it here. You can also watch the full repair here.

What does the control board do?

The main control board is the brain of the dishwasher. It controls the wash cycles, drying, sensors, user interface, and more. Over time, the components and connections on the board can degrade from normal wear and tear. This causes the control board to malfunction, which causes buttons to not respond when pressed and prevents cycles from starting. You might also see an error code on the display specifically pointing to a faulty control board.

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How to replace the main control board

Follow these instructions to replace the 5304514670 main control board in your dishwasher. Remember to take your time as you complete each step.

Necessary materials

• Phillips screwdriver
• Torque driver
• A replacement main control board (5304514670)

1. Open the dishwasher door and detach the outer panel

1. Open the dishwasher door fully.
2. Locate and remove the two Phillips screws at the bottom of each side of the outer panel.
3. Carefully lift up on the outer door panel. It will detach slightly from the inner door and control panel.
4. Pull the outer panel outward a bit more, then lift it off fully. Set this panel aside.

2. Detach the control panel assembly

1. Fully open the dishwasher door again if needed.
2. Use a torque driver to remove the screws that hold the control panel assembly to the dishwasher frame.
3. Allow the dishwasher door to close. Carefully lower the control panel downward.

3. Remove the control panel cover

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the cover to the panel.
2. Release the locking tabs by pressing in on the indicated points.
3. Carefully lift the cover upward, releasing it from the locking tabs. Make sure any rubber grommets also detach from the cover.
4. Set the control panel cover aside.

4. Detach wiring and remove the old control board

1. Use a small flathead screwdriver to detach the red and black control board wires.
2. Disconnect all wiring harness plugs from the control board. Carefully pull them upward to unseat them.
3. Place the control panel assembly on a towel to avoid damage.
4. Remove the two remaining wiring harness plugs from the old control board.
5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove all screws securing the old control board.
6. Lift the old control board up and out of the control panel housing.

5. Install the new replacement control board

1. Align the new control board into place over the screw holes in the control panel housing.
2. Insert and tighten all Phillips screws to secure the new board.
3. Reconnect all wiring harness plugs to the board, pressing firmly to seat them.
4. Reattach the red and black control board wires.

6. Reassemble dishwasher components

1. Place the control panel assembly back into position on the dishwasher frame.
2. Reinsert and tighten the torque screws to secure it.
3. Reconnect the wiring harness plugs to the dishwasher’s main wiring.
4. Reseat the red and black wires into their proper terminals.
5. Align the cover locking tabs and reattach the cover to the control panel.
6. Replace and tighten all Phillips screws on the cover.

7. Replace the outer door panel

1. Set the panel’s bottom edge into position on the door hinge shelf.
2. Align the side cutouts on the panel with the tabs on the inner door.
3. Lift upward on the panel so it locks securely into the control panel.
4. Hold the panel in place while opening the dishwasher door.
5. Replace and tighten all Phillips screws on the outer door panel.

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More information

We hope this article helped you replace the main control board 5304514670 on your Frigidaire or Electrolux dishwasher. If you’d like to watch the full repair, you can do so here.

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