Simpson SWT954

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Simpson SWT954

Preliminary Information
Release Year	2010
Leak Risk	Low
Batteries	None
Mounting Technology	Through Hole, SMD
Capacitor Types	Aluminum Electrolytic, Ceramic, Film
Destructive Entry	No

The Simpson SWT954 is a 9.5 kg top load washing machine (Electrolux design rebranded as Simpson with minor changes).

Known Issues

Unit turns off after being powered on for a couple minutes

Causes

• Off-line SMPS IC has partially failed and is tripping it's internal over-temperature cut-off

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  Macro thermal image of over-temperature U8 (TNY278PN)

Solutions

• Replace SMPS U9 TNY278PN

Unit will shake excessively during cycle and stop with error code 'E17' and four beeps

Causes & solutions

• Unit is overloaded: ensure weight of load is less than your model's limit
• Load is imbalanced: redistribute load to be more balanced
• Bowl springs have failed or become loose: replace or re-tighten

• Out of balance detection switch is not aligned correctly: replace or re-align

Disassembly Notes

WARNING This device contains a non-isolated mains voltage buck switch mode power supply. Low voltage circuity still poses a shock hazard.

• This device is designed well with service and repair in mind
• The manufacturer has published exploded assembly diagrams showing all fasteners and components (See 'EX. VIEW DRAWING 7696' for SWT954)
• The front control panel bezel is held on with two screws at the back of the unit
• The power supply and motor drive PCB is removed with two screws and unclipped from the plastic holder

Original Parts

Power supply and motor drive PCB

HT-PCB-140-08058A-P-V06

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WARNING Capacitor C22 is 400 V 470 µF (37.6 J), it does not have a bleed resistor.

ICs

RefDes	Qty	Part Number	Brand	Series	Mount	Footprint	Failure Mode
U8	1	TNY278PN	Power Integrations	TinySwitch-III	THT	8-PDIP-C	Silicon damage causes IC to overheat and go into thermal shutdown

Replacement Parts

Power supply and motor drive PCB

ICs

RefDes	Qty	Compatible Part Number	Order Links
U8	1	TNY278PN	DigiKey Mouser

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Related Links

• Simpson Washing Machine SMPS Repair - WizardTim (YouTube)