How to Troubleshoot & Replace Samsung AP4146609 / DA61-02205A Ice Maker Support

I expected to wait some time to be able to get the parts, but the parts from appliance parts pros arrived less than 18 hours after ordered online. It took five minutes to snap the drive off the old frame. I replaced the ice tray since it was showing signs of age, and mounted the drive to the new frame. The new frame had a different way to mount the drive. Old drive mount was on rubber mounts. New frame was direct, without the rubber mounts. I slid the rubber mounts off the old drive, and it snapped right into the new frame. 

We ordered the ice maker part and the ice maker support. It took 4 screws to unscrew support and then replug in the ice maker part to hanging plug attachments. Was a 5 min. fix. 

Ordered ice make and base, arrived when promised.Parts matched original and took less than 10 minutes to install. 

Replaced the ice maker 

Wasn't too difficult. You only need a flathead & a phillips head screwdriver. Had to remove the ice tray sensor from the old tray & then replace the tray. Worst part was the ice maker support. The rear 2 screws are a bit tricky to line up when installing the new part but it's easier if you install the front 2 screws first. One thing to note....this replacement ice maker support is slightly taller (appx 1/8th inch) than the original manufacturers part, so when you re-insert the ice bin be aware that it's a much more 'snug' fit than with the old part installed. It still fits & everything works fine but you have to be careful inserting the ice bin or you could break the lever that sits in the bin. (that lever tells the solenoid to either make more ice if the bin is empty or it shuts off if the bin is full so it's a very critical part...don't break it by trying to force the ice bin back into the unit.) 

Ordered new housing. Came in two days. Installation was a breeze after looking at your video online. Couple hours later we have ice. Thanks for the tutorial and the fast delivery. 

Looked up the part number needed and placed order. Easy to find the correct part. Shipped very fast. Took 5 minutes to replace the broken bracket.