The control panel was easy to change. But I also chose to replace a couple of fuses to make sure I got it all with the first go around. Who wants to fool around pulling that thing out of its place the first time, much less twice (or more). One of the fuses was behind the blower so I had to pull the drum. I was a bit skeptical but after watching you-tube, I gave it a try. It was a piece of cake. No problem at all.