Maytag MFI2568AEW manual Positive Terminal Negative, Replace the Caps

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Replace the Caps:

1.Take a close look at the caps. Mine showed a domed top which can be seen from the side view of the board. (Fig 12) Yours may or may not look like this, but you can see which caps you’ll need to replace in this figure.

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Failed Caps

Domed tops

Good Cap

Flat top

Fig. 12

2.Turn the board over and locate the solder connections to the 2 failed caps. Note the “positive” and “negative” connections which are important when you go to put the new parts in place. (Fig 13)

Positive

(+)

terminal

Negative

(-)

terminal

Failed caps -

solder side of PCB

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Fig. 13

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Contents MFI2568AEW Important Safety Reminders and Legal Stuff Don’t Skip Technical stuff OverviewParts and Supplies List Unplug the fridge Step-By-Step proceduresView looking down from the top Ice/water dispenser Power to flapper door and water dispenserRemove the PCB from the fridge Fixing the HV Control BoardOne good cap Release Clip. All 4 connectors similar By Stephen Beck Use at your Own Risk Replace the Caps Positive Terminal NegativeMinus Sign Minus signs Negative TerminalsMinus Signs Negative Terminal Minus Signs Caps Plus signs on PCB By Stephen Beck Use at your Own Risk Re-install the PCB By Stephen Beck Use at your Own Risk Testing the Fridge Caution Required Optional Plug the flapper door back View looking down from the top Ice/water dispenser