DW80J3020UW (AA-0000) Samsung Dishwasher

The install definitely takes a bit more than the video I watched but in the end all was fine. The electrical and hose connections are nothing but getting the three screws and retainers isn't as easy as shown in the video I watched and getting them back in is even worse. My hands aren't small but they're not huge either. You'll need multip ... Read more le phillips head screwdrivers. All a #2 head, with one stubby, one about 6" and one long one with about 8" or more of shaft on the screwdriver to remove the screws. Also take pictures if possible with your phone for reconnecting all your wiring harnesses will prove helpful. The only other difficult part of doing it by yourself is compressing the new sump seal enough to get the three nylon retainer clips back into place. There is really need or room for two people on any part of this other than at that point. If you could have somebody push down on the pump unit from inside while you install the retainers it would make it so much easier but I managed. Other than that not a big deal. Good luck!

Repair was fairly simple. Remove torx screws making sure that front control panel does not separate too much from door panel. Not a big deal if it does, just a little more work when putting it back together. Replacing broken part is plug and play. Reseat door panel and control panel and secure with previously removed torx screws. I’ve pro ... Read more bably made it sound a bit more complicated than is really is.

Removed front panel, removed lower plates to expose power source, Found wire broken to front panel. Part of 1 wire missing about 2 inches. Maybe a mouse. Replaced harness and machine working now.