Dryer Components; Top Panel; Control Panel - GE DBVH512 Technical Service Manual

Top Panel

WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury.
Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
Note: Combined Phillips-head/square-drive recess
screws are utilized throughout this appliance. Either
Phillips or square-drive screwdrivers can be used to
extract or install these screws.
Removal of the top panel provides access to the
power board. The top panel is held in place with
2 Phillips-head screws (located under the control
panel cover) and 2 rear tabs.
To remove the top panel:
1. Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws that attach
the control panel cover. Pull the cover rearward.
Note: It may be helpful to place a putty knife along
the top seam between the cover and the control
panel, then tap lightly rearward.
Top Panel
Control Panel Cover
2. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the top panel to the cabinet.
3. Raise the front of the top panel approximately 3
inches, then pull forward to clear the rear tabs.

Dryer Components

Control Panel

Removal of the control panel provides access to the
control board assembly. The control panel is held in
place with 2 screws on the top and 4 bottom tabs.
To remove the control panel:
1. Remove the top panel. (See
2. Disconnect the control board ribbon from the
power board at connection CN110 .
3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the top of the control panel to the cabinet.
4. Raise the control panel vertically.
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Top Panel
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Top Panel.
Control Board Ribbon