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Unit would not heat
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william from LA VERNE, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Used a Motor cycle Jack to remove both unites combined. Removed side panels exposing internal working parts. Removed nonworking Magnetron and replaced it with new Magnetron. The process was completed in about 1 hour.
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Microwave light, turntable, and heat were not working
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John from PEORIA, AZ
- Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Remove from cabinetry, take cover off and had a very difficult time removing the plastic form that has the switched in. Replace the lowest of all the switches, and then again very difficult time getting the plastic form back in. Some of the plastic even broke during the process but not any that could prevent it from working as it did be
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fore. I had ordered a fuse, 2 packs of 2 switches as there are 3 switches but only had to use 1 to get it working again. Tested after switch install, put the cover back on and reinstalled in the cabinet.
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Microwave wouldn’t heat
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Rex from ROSEVILLE, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I want to preface this review by stating that I do some DIY from YouTube, but have no experience in electronic repair. The microwave is over the stove with the extendavent. First I unplugged the microwave, removed the vent and started to unscrew the microwave from the mount. I used a power drill to speed things up. I was able to remove
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the microwave on my own. I unscrewed the lid on the microwave and took the lid off and there is the magnetron. I opened up needle nose pliers to have each end touch the terminals of the capacitor (holds the power, Dangerous). I made sure to keep my hands on the rubber handles and avoid touching the metal part of the pliers. I used the pliers to remove the plug of the capacitor to the magnetron as well. The magnetron has 4 screws (2 top, 2 bottom). There is a magnet that can hold the screws to keep from falling but I’d still recommend a screwdriver with a magnet on the end. The magnetron has another set of wires connected by a metal bracket like a holder, not really connecting any wiring to the magnetron itself. I had to unscrew 1 screw to removed that. Adding everything back on was easy, same steps back. I plugged in the microwave and tested a cup of water before I mounted it back above the stove. Voila! I did need my wife’s help to hold the microwave on the hinge while screwing into the mount. It doesn’t take a lot of muscle for the help. $85 for the part and ~40 mins to fix a $400 microwave!
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suddenly stopped working while in use
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Kevin from Colonia, NJ
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
i unplugged the unit,unscrewed the outer shell so that all the wiring and internal components were visible.starting at the first of three micro switches i removed the slip on terminals installed the alligator clips too the wires so the switch would now be bypassed.i made sure the wires and clips were not touching anything plugged unit in
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and it worked.i then installed the new switch and closed up the outer shell
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Microwave would not heat. Convection still worked.
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Stacie from Granbury, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I verified I had 120 volts going into transformer when the microwave was supposed to be running. The capacitor and HV diode both tested good. Be sure to discharge the capacitor before working in this area. This isolated trouble to either the transformer or magnetron. The windings of the transformer measured good. So ordered a magnetron. I
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t was very easy to swap. There were 4 screws and one connector. This fixed our microwave.
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Microwave failed to head and light, fan, and turntable failed to come on.
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Robert from Cedar Park, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Problem was due to a faulty door switch. Replaced with a new switch and the microwave now works fine! Only thing that was tricky was that LG uses the hex screws with a peg in the middle to keep the microwave cover on. Had to use a small screwdriver and pliers (on the screwdriver) to unscrew the screws.
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Replacement of Magnetron
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Benjamin from Anchorage, AK
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I UNPLUGGED the microwave and removed the cover, using a phillips and a Torx screwdriver for the machine screws. I set these screws aside, so as not to confuse them with the later encountered screws. I photographed the magnetron to assure proper placement of the 6 phillips machine screws involved in reassembly (marking the the locations
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on the old magnetron would do as well. I marked the old magnetron "old", to avoid later confusion. I removed the two screws holding the shields to the magnetron. I removed 3 of the 4 screws holding the magnetron to the microwave, leaving one of the top screws. I held the magnetron securely and removed the last screw, pulling out a the part of the magnetron that penetrated the microwave. I installed the new magnetron in reverse order. One problem I encountered was locating one of the six screws, which had been pulled into the old magnetron by magnetism.
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motor would start by itself when door closed
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Lewis from Loveland, CO
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
remove 4 screws from top, front louvered panel snaps out. remove 1 screw from top of keypad, keypad pivot's forward and can be removed. There is a white mounting bracket inside left. Remove two screws, one top and one bottom, bracket lifts up and out. 3 sets wires are attached, mark them with masking tape, top, center, bottom and pull out
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plugs. They can only attach one way. Using a very small screw tip, lift plastic latch from switch, it rotates out and is removed from the pivot pin. reassemble in reverse order after switches are replaced
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no heat
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Nelia from Streamwood, IL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
unplug the unit then pull down , lot of screws are on top. open the cover . you could see the parts that need to replace on the right hand side (heavy side). disconnect wires then test the parts that need to replace by a tester to make sure that it's really broke .then unscrew part and replace .
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Wheel broke off the turntable assembly
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Cheryl from Fountain Valley, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Lifted up the glass plate and stuck the assembly under it ;)
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Too Big Didn' Fix
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BRIGIDA from GAINESVILLE, VA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I received my glass cooking tray so fast but when I try to put in the microwave did't fix was to big,I call you today to return and very nice lady help me and told me I need to call whirlpool and explain them and already order again thank so much for all your help you have very nice people in customer service. Thank you so much
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again. !!
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microwave plate broke
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Cassandra from Cleveland, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Just took the plate out the packaging & rinsed,dried and put in the oven. I was so happy I found it @partselect online& it came in the next day or two. Will definitely use them again. It was a fraction of the cost from local parts store.
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broken
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John from Knoxville, TN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Placed in micro Great sevice. Thanks
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The Microwave glass cooking tray broke
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Larry from Severance, CO
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Great!! I set the new tray into the microwave and was done! This site has the best service I have ever seen! I'll be back when something else breaks, it is just a matter of time.
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Broken Tray ,Glass
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Gena from ROSICLARE, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Received my replacement Tray,Glass in only 2 days. Opened it and placed it in the Microwave. Yep, it was that easy!
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