Frigidaire
Display Module or Backlight Failure
Display is dim, flickering, or unreadable, but the coffee maker still brews.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Aging LED backlight, Loose display ribbon cable, Failing display driver on control board, Cracked LCD
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug before accessing the control panel.
- 1. Reseat display connections:
- Remove the front bezel to access the display module.
- Carefully unplug and reconnect the ribbon cable between the display and control board.
- 2. Inspect display:
- Look for cracks or liquid damage on the LCD.
- If physically damaged, replace the display module.
- 3. Check backlight:
- If the characters are faint but visible under bright light, the backlight has likely failed.
- Replace the display module or the entire control panel assembly, depending on model design.
- 4. Evaluate control board:
- If a new display does not fix the issue, the display driver on the control board may be faulty; replace the main control PCB.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Display Module
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