LG Refrigerator blown fuse

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
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So today our LG refrigerator just suddenly stopped working. No power at all, display is dead, nothing. It’s an LSXS26326S and is about 8 years old. I pulled the cover off the control board, and there is a noticeable smell of burned electronics, and the fuse on the board is visibly fried. Of course, the fuse is directly soldered into the board. My question is: Will replacing the board likely fix the issue or is there something else I should check before installing a new board? i.e. Is the component that caused the power surge or the short likely the result of the board itself or some other component?

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All good questions! There is probably another part that has failed or a power surge has caused that board to fry. I would get s surge protector for the outlet, especially if you have re-occurring issues with the power surging in your area. I cannot say if putting a new board on it will fix it or not, I would hope so.