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The display and control function of the Samsung Side-by-Side model RS263TDBP has suddenly stopped functioning, possibly because of a power flicker that lasted less than two seconds. We live in an area where power outs are frequent, but usually, when something is affected, even for a second or two, other things like microwave clocks and bedside clocks also show the effects, usually by reverting to 00.00. The most recent event a week or so ago affected only the Samsung, which has not shown a normal display since then. It shows 2 blinking bars for the refrigerator, will not respond to any button I push, but is maintaining proper temperature in both the fridge and freezer compartments. The in-line surge protector does not indicate that it has been overwhelmed. I have disconnected from the power and let the system sit for more than five minutes, as suggested in the owner's manual, but it has not fixed itself. This is the second episode like this, the first being a few months ago and leaving it unpowered for 5 minutes or more eventually must have done something, because after a few days on not working, it fixed itself. Has the display computer just quit? Is it replaceable? Is it worth it? The unit will be 5 years old in July. Too new to die.