How do you test a washing machine control board?

Washing machine does not work. Since it just bought one years ago, the components in it is not old, I think. So I want to check it from its PCB. Any tips on this?

October 20, 2023

It is a good way to fully test a modern appliance circuit board by connecting it up to a checked and fully functioning appliance the same as it came from. Even the manufacturers repair guys’ test boards that way if they have the same dilemma.
You can also visually check all of the solder joints and connectors and test the components that can be tested with a meter (resistors, capacitors and traces).
Contact the suppliers for after-sales service if it is within the warranty period.

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