Antarctic Star
Unresponsive Touch Control Panel
Control panel buttons do not respond or only some buttons work intermittently.
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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
Moisture ingress into touch panel, Damaged touch PCB, Loose ribbon cable to main board, Electrostatic discharge damage
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the cooler before removing the control panel.
- Power reset: Unplug for 10 minutes and plug back in to clear any temporary glitches.
- Inspect panel: Remove the control panel and check for moisture, cracks, or corrosion on the touch control PCB.
- Check ribbon cable: Ensure the cable between the touch panel and main control PCB is fully seated and not damaged.
- Dry and clean: If moisture is present, dry the area thoroughly and allow time for evaporation before reassembly.
- Replace touch panel: If buttons remain unresponsive, replace the display/touch control PCB.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Display / Touch Control PCB
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