Dishwasher Electronic Control Board WPW10218822

Purchased and replaced the door latch (this was necessary) but the washer still did not start. PartSelect suggested replacing the Electronic Control Board so I ordered the part. While removing the old board to familiarize myself with the change out process, I noticed that the ribbon wire from the touch panel seemed loose and out of alig ... Read more nment. I disconnected all the wiring and cleaned all the contacts with QD Electronics Cleaner, and reinstalled the connections and focused on the proper fitting of the ribbon wire (which did not have a male fitting) with the plastic collar. I then put the dishwasher door back together and with the gentlest of touches pressed the start button and voilà. The machine started and has been running each time for the last 2 weeks. I refused delivery of the ordered ECB with the reassurance from this site that I would be credited for the purchase. Thank you . Paul

1. Turned off power at breaker. 2. Removed the six screws holding the interior panel to front panel. 3. Disconnected the power cables from the soap door and the handle release. 4. Removed the 3 screws holding the computer control board. 5. Removed the wire bundles from the board...only one way to take them off and put them back o ... Read more n...very easy. 6. Found two clips holding the board in place and removed the computer control board. 7. Replaced with new board into clips...and re attached the wire bundles. 8. replacing the panel control was a snap with 2 screws and the wires fit onto the control board easily. 9. Replaced the interior panel and attached the wires back to the handle release and the soap dispensor. 10. Replaced the screws for the panel. 11. Reset breaker 12. Wahlah....ran the dishwasher like it was new.