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Samsung EcoBubble stuck mid-program - Repair guide
This video shows how to fix the Samsung EcoBubble's very common problem of getting stuck in the middle of any program you let it run on. Usually this problem rears it's ugly head after 2,5 to 3 years.
WARNING: UNPLUG THE MACHINE FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON IT AND NEVER PLUG IT IN WHILE DOING ANY WORK ON IT.
The official repair is just to replace the faulty programming unit with another one (which will no doubt break again after a few years). This tutorial shows a DIY alternative.
The machine in the video is a Samsung WF71F5E5P4W
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  • @satishbhanang3064
    @satishbhanang3064 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir please ac supply trace told sir

  • @lorantnagy4336
    @lorantnagy4336 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used a heatgun to reflow all at once and it worked.

  • @omarmarzouk2988
    @omarmarzouk2988 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hello, i have 3E error code but it is unstable like sometimes the cycle works perfectly and sometimes not, is this the same problem ?

  • @bmd735
    @bmd735 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Slipknot 🫡

  • @jeffreyscholten8388
    @jeffreyscholten8388 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @naginagi9295
    @naginagi9295 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's true I had the same issue. I only soldier the big point ....Happy days ....thanks alot

  • @slicepatroler
    @slicepatroler 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had terrible trouble removing top panel. So tight never been off before had some sticky tape on it, nearly give up. I think this should be explained that some could be a real struggle on first removal

  • @theobastiaan5943
    @theobastiaan5943 ปีที่แล้ว

    They really did their best on newer models to make it impossible to fix yourself.

  • @NexiTech
    @NexiTech ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video! You saved me over 200euro. Wish you a the best to you and your family. Cheers!

    • @PhilipTheBird
      @PhilipTheBird 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind words. Great to see how the video is still useful to people after 5 years. 🙂

  • @mvanprooyen
    @mvanprooyen ปีที่แล้ว

    The first time I used te machine after the repair, it didn't stop!!! But.. when it was ready, and turned itself of, there was a piep from the inside of the PBC... When I unplugged it, it was gone. Uhm... doesn't feel safe. Anyone who noticed this also? Any ideas?

  • @mvanprooyen
    @mvanprooyen ปีที่แล้ว

    Removing the gel is hard… its a thick layer and im worried that i break the connectors underneath, i cant show a picture, but was it a half centimeter thick yellow layer? Yours looks very different and cleaner. Any tips on this step?

    • @PhilipTheBird
      @PhilipTheBird 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello and sorry for my late reply. For the sake of future people browsing these comments I will answer your question and say that the gel on my board was about half a cm thick, but not yellow and more transparant (from what I can remember so many years later). Perhaps yours was a different (more recent?) model of washer? The machine in the video (Samsung WF71F5E5P4W) was bought 3 years before making the video and the video is 5 years old now. While I did buy it new, the model was definitely not the newest Samsung had available at the time. I imagine the materials used in the production changes over the years as well as the designs of the inner workings themselves.

  • @mvanprooyen
    @mvanprooyen ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it still working?

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am happy to confirm that it is still working without further problems.

    • @mvanprooyen
      @mvanprooyen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goldflemming4912 Wow Great! I need to find someone who can solder this for me... Thx for your quick reply!

  • @masoudmontazery907
    @masoudmontazery907 ปีที่แล้ว

    good luck sir

  • @cioroiurazvan87
    @cioroiurazvan87 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you remove the silicone? How long did it take?

  • @jochencloet
    @jochencloet ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for making this video! I have the exact same machine with the exact same problems. It took about an hour or 5 to go through this repair but without this video it would have taken so much longer let alone start the repair. Before the repair, I could not get a washing cycle finish, now after the repair already 9 cycles without issues! Hopefully this repair will extend the lifetime of my machine a few more years.

  • @josteinhisen75
    @josteinhisen75 ปีที่แล้ว

    My maskin Stop 2019 After 5 year so I followed this video. And I fix the problem. The maskin is still working 2023 So thanks for this video.

  • @drooy1510
    @drooy1510 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the 9kg. But the bord is in front of the machine. Turn wheel and screen are molded with it. Dous this one has the same issue? Not as easy as yours unfortunately

  • @davidsol9676
    @davidsol9676 ปีที่แล้ว

    i see it now 4 years later and i like it good job my man and i hapy thet it help becuse my samsung just started to make trubolls so i will do the same

  • @timesurfer917
    @timesurfer917 ปีที่แล้ว

    my samsung is doing this, But to be honest i would rather buy a new machine.. It's to much hassle for me 🤣

  • @jyoti30506
    @jyoti30506 ปีที่แล้ว

    th-cam.com/video/Jp2ZTAFsE0A/w-d-xo.html

  • @jyoti30506
    @jyoti30506 ปีที่แล้ว

    th-cam.com/video/Jp2ZTAFsE0A/w-d-xo.html

  • @JonesBeiges
    @JonesBeiges ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx for this video. I have 1 with a simular issue (timer resets to start in a program) so now i know i can try some things first before buying and replacing the board.

  • @tracelistener
    @tracelistener 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible work. My replaced inverter board failed again in a similar Samsung Washer. Re-soldered some large components(after angrily removing gel and plastic) and back to normal. Cheers. Much appreciated.

  • @alinouri3972
    @alinouri3972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the Great video! Technically speaking, the root cause of the problem is that the "thermal paste" between the "black big heat sink" and the "motor driver IC" is dried out!!! which results in the "Over-heating" of the motor driver IC, which results in "Cold-joints" in its pins. So resoldering just fixes the symptom and the problem would come back sooner or later! So, I suggest refreshing the thermal past to completely fix the problem (at least for 5 to 8 years)! I found th-cam.com/video/mKEdjWmP81w/w-d-xo.html helpful for removing the heatsink (it also includes removing the motor driver IC which may not be needed in most cases) and it also shows a much simpler way of accessing the board. I also suggest not to use your machine more than once a day and let it cool down completely and ensure that it's not exposed to heat or sunlight.

  • @BlueSky-cy5nw
    @BlueSky-cy5nw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gel you are referring to is silicone and the purpose is not to reduce vibration, but to prevent moisture from damaging the board. If you remove it, the moisture is going to corrode the contacts. So after soldering and confirming that the issue is fixed, it is a good idea to spray a rubberized coating on the board to prevent moisture damage. Something like Rustoleum Leak Seal might work.

  • @hittj106
    @hittj106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gave it a shot. Got the control board opened up and cleared but that seems to have been the easy part... Even the silicone protection came off relatively easy with a bit of patience and actually trying to get off as a big of a piece as possible instead of trying to nibble off little chunks at a time. But I'm having trouble desoldering. It takes really long time to get the tin to melt. Like almost impossible. especially the thicker solderings I haven't managed to do anything with. I bought a 30W soldering iron for this but it really seems to do f*** all if I'm honest. EDIT: With a bit more trying I managed to get soldering done too. I must've had the wrong technique in the beginning. However now the machine gives "dE" error right off the bat when starting any programs so I must've f**** up to board. Oh well, I tried. Thanks for the video, looks like many found help with it.

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to hear you couldn't fix it, but it's always better to try.

  • @ArthurVines
    @ArthurVines 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gel is there to prevent condensation from damaging the electronics, not as a shock absorber.

  • @veght333
    @veght333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Uploader! How did you remove the gel from the motherboard?

  • @loesknopper
    @loesknopper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video! Helped us a lot, looks like the machine is working again after this fix! 😀

  • @ivancerovski9272
    @ivancerovski9272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for tutorial. Had the same problem with my eco bubble washing mashing... before fixing you needed to kick it real hard where PCB was but over time even that stoped working. First time I resoldered only big parts, and it only worked for a two weeks before going into errors again. So I resoldered main chip this time like in video and it's working flawlessly over month and still going like a new washing mashine!! I think this is general flaw in this series of washing machines and I presume resoldering gonna be needed to do every few years in future. Probably it's general problem both with really bad PCB assamlby and vibrations during usage of washing mashine. All points out to pins loosing contacts over time and it is needed to resolder them.

  • @Cre8or
    @Cre8or 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi!, how did you remove the "gel" from the pcb ?

    • @Cre8or
      @Cre8or 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i did use a chopstick to peel of the silicon and it did work fine : www.bildtagg.se/bild/o8xemt1umrbidsgcefljd2r

  • @ivormectin3442
    @ivormectin3442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Gold Fleming, just had the same problem with our Samsung EcoBubble and followed your directions and its working fine again now! I must admit all the soldered joints looked good so I was a bit sceptical at first that it would make any difference, but I went ahead and resoldered each of the larger components and it worked! - thanks again!

  • @doraemon5990
    @doraemon5990 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Naar hier verwezen via Tweakers. Héél erg bedankt dat je deze video hebt gemaakt. Hij doet het weer 😀

  • @mikeysmith6525
    @mikeysmith6525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Still working fine after 3 years?

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The machine had been in storage for a good year due to a move and a period spent abroad, however recently we reinstalled it and it hasn't missed a beat. Didn't do anything to it since the repair in this video.

  • @u.e.s.2982
    @u.e.s.2982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the informative video, I have a samsung 12kg ecobubble that was partially working (found the motor driver ic is bad). I have ordered a new PCB and the silkscreen is a different colour so I'm not sure if samsung has updated the boards? the lead free solder they use is a big issue for weak joints possibly leading to premature component failure...

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can only hope that Samsung received enough warranty claims that their manufacturing process has since been improved.

  • @alfredosepulveda8121
    @alfredosepulveda8121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you remove the gel? Im having a hard time trying to do it

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Alfred, with lots of patience while being carefull not to damage any component of the board. It's a messy job, don't expect it to come off in one piece.

  • @paulluther2503
    @paulluther2503 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent bit of information, thanks. I'd never have thought it would provide such an easy fix. I noticed you missed out the 'how to remove the plastic glop' from the back section, not so easy but it did come off ok, although it took a lot longer than the actual soldering. Many thanks.

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The gel is indeed by far the most time-consuming part of this though it is quite straightforward.

  • @mirzabajagilovic7360
    @mirzabajagilovic7360 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks voor je video TOPPER, super uitleg is me gelukt vrouwtje ook blij je bent een HELD

  • @82nikolov
    @82nikolov 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I have the same problem, can someone tell me how to remove the silicone gel?. Tnx a lot

  • @michaelgriggs3543
    @michaelgriggs3543 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Gold, worked for me as well. Our machine lasted 6.5 years before we got the error. Great instructions. I didn't have a dremel, so used a bit of precision angle grinding. Silicon potting compound was stuck very well, so this took the longest time. I know that automotive ECU's have to go through a very stringent vibration testing regime (you wouldn't want your ABS ECU failing like this!), maybe Samsung should do the same...

  • @glennkamphuis9781
    @glennkamphuis9781 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx your fix worked on mine as well 😄 just gave it an new layer of tin

  • @alisonpritchard-jones6213
    @alisonpritchard-jones6213 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, chickened out of soldering and bought new mother board for £145 on eSpares which is still cheaper than buying a whole new machine.

  • @bartvanderleij6756
    @bartvanderleij6756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did the repair however my waching machine doens't turn on anymore? It seems completely dead. Any advice?

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sorry to hear that your repair did not have the intended result. If it turned on before you attempted the repair and now not anymore, I can only imagine that during the procedure one of the components or circuits got damaged. In your stead I would probably try to resolder the work I did, double-check the connectors and cables and the main wire/plug. Good luck.

  • @zt5271
    @zt5271 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The purpose of the coating is to prevent the possibility of repairing the card.

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I imagine also to keep dust and moisture out, since a washing machine is per definition a dirty and wet environment.

  • @ChristosChasapis
    @ChristosChasapis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2021 Thank you Man! Just fixed it

  • @chrishyde1216
    @chrishyde1216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's very helpful. My problem is that there is no power getting to my Ecobubble. I'm guessing it's the power cable, but could it be another component?

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry but I am not a technician nor a washing machine expert. Just a brave guy with nothing to lose and some basic soldering skills.

    • @chrishyde1216
      @chrishyde1216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goldflemming4912 Actually, that in itself is a lesson to all of us; don't be afraid to have a go yourself. The result is potential large cost saving, or even an ecologically sound way of avoiding buying new stuff. Thanks.

  • @beogeek
    @beogeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, you're wrong about the gel/silicon coating though, it's not added to dampen the vibrations, it's added so the part cannot be easily serviced, instead, the entire control board needs to be replaced. If Samsung wanted to protect the board there are far better ways to do it than just coating the entire thing in silicon and removing almost all possibility of servicing the board! Dick move by Samsung!

    • @chrishyde1216
      @chrishyde1216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They don't want efficiency where machines can be easily repaired, they want as much money from consumers as possible.

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah thanks for the insight. Another commenter made a similar remark. To me, this silicon is not very hard to remove so a DIY servicing is not rendered impossible by it, but I guess it's not worth the time for a real technician to do this procedure for a paying client.

    • @beogeek
      @beogeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goldflemming4912 trust me the silicon on mine was near impossible to remove, my machine is a little different from yours and I removed my board from the plastic casing without cutting the frame, I injected isopropyl alcohol with a syringe and the board eventually lifted out with a little prying with a plastic prying tool. Then I cleared the silicon off and this took a while, seemed like it was baked on! Anyways I inspected the board under my microscope and sure enough micro-fractures everywhere around the through-hole components, this is due to two reasons. One - cold solder joins, and two - lead-free solder. Combined these two contribute to the premature failure of the board. After using some quality Amtech NC-559 flux and leaded solder I re-soldered all the through-hole components again with leaded solder. Re-assembled the machine and it has been working for almost a month now without any more issues. It completes all cycles and programs, while in the past it would get interrupted mid-program and stop. Simple enough fix for someone who has a bit of time on their hands and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty. This repair saved me a quoted 140 euros for a replacement control board.

  • @Gundinn
    @Gundinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It worked! I was a bit sceptic since I did not see anything wrong with the soldering, but did the big ones anyway and now it is working fine.

  • @wallinmx
    @wallinmx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! This fixed my problem and now I don’t need to spend boring money on a new one🙌🏻 Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

    • @ClariXen
      @ClariXen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did u soldering all of just the big ones?

    • @wallinmx
      @wallinmx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ClariXen I soldered as much as possible just to be safe

    • @Beckah82
      @Beckah82 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fungerar maskinen fortfarande? Gjorde du något för att ersätta gelen som ska skydda mot fukt? :-)

    • @wallinmx
      @wallinmx ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Beckah82 den funkar finfint! Någon gel adderade jag inte 😄

    • @Beckah82
      @Beckah82 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wallinmx Toppen! Tack för svar :-)

  • @inholms
    @inholms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is an amateur. Be very careful.

    • @goldflemming4912
      @goldflemming4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I definitely am and never claimed anything else, but thank you for doing your part in bringing it under people's attention again.

    • @zorbask3906
      @zorbask3906 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot to the amateur who helped me fix my washing machine. Some amateurs really help people while others just sit and judge cause they can't offer something. Flemming I owe you an ouzo by the sea side if you come to Greece.