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Socket cracks and goes brittle from heat from bulb.
59 of 72 people
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Thomas from Deltona, FL
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Unplugged the microwave first, then removed the screws that hold the cover in place. This gives easy access to the socket. Remove the screws that hold the socket in, unplug old socket, replace with new one and you are back in the light again.
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Not working as far as heating or cooking
151 of 361 people
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Theodore from Medical Lake, WA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Replaced High Voltage Diode. Very carfully due to the extream danger of a electrical shock.
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Bulb burnt out and stuck to socket holder
42 of 47 people
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Frank from Reno, NV
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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1. Take off bottom panel
2. discon wire from microwave
3. set panel on table
4. unscrew panel cover under metal cover bracket
5. need to do that because screw from cover panel won't let you put in light bulb in round hole in metal cover panel
6. take new socket holder and insert bulb
and screw back on to meta ... Read more l cover bracket after remove bad socket holder and bulb by unscrewing
7. recon wire
8. test before putting back bottom panel
9. screw bottom panel back on.
2. discon wire from microwave
3. set panel on table
4. unscrew panel cover under metal cover bracket
5. need to do that because screw from cover panel won't let you put in light bulb in round hole in metal cover panel
6. take new socket holder and insert bulb
and screw back on to meta ... Read more l cover bracket after remove bad socket holder and bulb by unscrewing
7. recon wire
8. test before putting back bottom panel
9. screw bottom panel back on.
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oven wouldn't heat
44 of 60 people
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david from elmira, NY
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
1. remove microwave from wall
2. remove cover (many screws)
3. remove nuts holding magnetron in place (4)
4. remove magnetron (this is a pain due to the plastic molding used to direct cooling air through the magnetron
5. get new magnetron in place (this was even more fun to find the right angles to tilt to get the magn ... Read more etron to fit
6. re-tighten the 4 nuts on the magentron
7. put the cover back on
8. put the unit back on the wall.
bonus repair: the display flickered while the magnetron was on (cooking ) prior to the magnetron dying. found a ribbon cable on the control board to the display with an aluminum foil shield that had peeled off (adhesive failure). re-installing the aluminum shield with packaging tape, and the display no longer flickers
2. remove cover (many screws)
3. remove nuts holding magnetron in place (4)
4. remove magnetron (this is a pain due to the plastic molding used to direct cooling air through the magnetron
5. get new magnetron in place (this was even more fun to find the right angles to tilt to get the magn ... Read more etron to fit
6. re-tighten the 4 nuts on the magentron
7. put the cover back on
8. put the unit back on the wall.
bonus repair: the display flickered while the magnetron was on (cooking ) prior to the magnetron dying. found a ribbon cable on the control board to the display with an aluminum foil shield that had peeled off (adhesive failure). re-installing the aluminum shield with packaging tape, and the display no longer flickers
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Oven wouldn't heat
37 of 39 people
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CARTER from OXNARD, CA
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Over the range microwave. Replaced magnetron. Completely disassemble the case top and bottom.
Remove screws from bottom of HV transformer. Magnetron will not clear without this removal.
Remove nuts with socket from top of Magnetron. Remove thermo unit from old magnetron and attach it to new. Replace and bolt down Mag. Repl ... Read more ace and screw in HV transformer. Make sure all wires are reconnected.
Put it back up on the wall. Took about three hours from taking it down from wall and putting it back up.
Remove screws from bottom of HV transformer. Magnetron will not clear without this removal.
Remove nuts with socket from top of Magnetron. Remove thermo unit from old magnetron and attach it to new. Replace and bolt down Mag. Repl ... Read more ace and screw in HV transformer. Make sure all wires are reconnected.
Put it back up on the wall. Took about three hours from taking it down from wall and putting it back up.
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both lights burned out
31 of 36 people
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Rick from Federal Way, WA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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After reading some of the comments that others wrote, I decided to order the light sockets along with the replacement bulbs. As predicted, the old light bulbs broke when I tried to remove them - the bulb separated from the base which was still screwed in the socket. After removing the screws that held the bottom panel, I was able to rem
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ove the socket assemblies with ease. After inspection of the old sockets, I was glad I ordered new sockets - the old sockets were burned in some spots and very brittle. The parts arrived within a day and a half after I ordered them, but when the parts arrived, one of the bulbs was broken (happened during shipping). I called the office phone number and talked to a really pleasant technician who refunded me the price of the broken bulb and placed an order for a replacement. That was the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving Day. I got the replacement bulb yesterday (Tuesday) morning - still really quick considering the Thanksgiving holiday. All of the parts are installed and are working excellent. I am definately going to keep their WEBsite for future use, and I'll be letting my friends know about them. Thanks PartSelect, you've earned my business.
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I diagnosed the problem incorrectly: based on a previous repair.
66 of 141 people
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Ralph from Brandon, FL
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
The old fuse is perfectly good. The new ones arrived within a day.
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appliance stopped working -- no readout on screen
24 of 24 people
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Carolyn from ARMONK, NY
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
1. turned off electricity -- unplugged the unit 2. removed 3 screws on top of top vent, removed vent screen then I located the little white cylindrical fuse and popped it out with a table knife. Then I popped in the new fuse. Replaced the vent screen and screws
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-- plugged in the appliance and it is working again.
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Light bulbs wouldn't come out of socket
18 of 19 people
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Toni from Denton, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I ended up breaking one bulb trying to remove a burnt bulb for replacement. We then tried removing the other bulb and it wouldn't come out either. I googled the problem and found PartSelect and an explaination of the problem. Heat from either the stove or the bulbs had fused the bulbs into the sockets. Comments on the problem explained th
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at you just remove the bottome pannel (we had seven screws), unplug the old sockets, insert the new and new bulbs and reattach the panel. It was quick and no problems to correct. We did discover the microwave was on its own breaker, make sure to disconnect or cutoff power to the microwave before you start.
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repair broken lens and replace light bulb.
20 of 27 people
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Heidi from Astoria, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
This was a super easy repair job. I couldn't figure out how the lens that covered the light bulb would have cracked and realized it must have been from my contractor when he replaced my stove. I can't prove it, of course, so I am left doing the repairs. The website was very easy to order from and confirm that I had the correct parts as th
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e model numbers tend to change over time.
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Suddenly had no heat. All else worked fine. A deep odd hum sound.
17 of 18 people
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Katherine from WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
This did not fix my problem. I've ordered a new microwave.
First off, UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE.
The fuse is located under the plastic grill at the top of the microwave. It's held on by two screws. Once you've removed the screws and taken off the plastic grill, you go to the right side of the microwave and remove anoth ... Read more er screw that holds a small metal grill in place. Removing the small metal grill is probably the toughest part of this repair. You kind of have to rock it back and forth a bit to get it to release. Once that's off, you can get to the fuse. I removed the burnt out one with a pair of needle nose pliers. I also put a small piece of cardboard under the fuse when I did this so I didn't accidentally drop it into the innards of the microwave. I did the same thing when I replaced the new fuse. I then plugged the appliance back in and made sure it worked. Once that was confirmed, I replaced both grills.
First off, UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE.
The fuse is located under the plastic grill at the top of the microwave. It's held on by two screws. Once you've removed the screws and taken off the plastic grill, you go to the right side of the microwave and remove anoth ... Read more er screw that holds a small metal grill in place. Removing the small metal grill is probably the toughest part of this repair. You kind of have to rock it back and forth a bit to get it to release. Once that's off, you can get to the fuse. I removed the burnt out one with a pair of needle nose pliers. I also put a small piece of cardboard under the fuse when I did this so I didn't accidentally drop it into the innards of the microwave. I did the same thing when I replaced the new fuse. I then plugged the appliance back in and made sure it worked. Once that was confirmed, I replaced both grills.
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Changing the bulb that illuminates the cooktop
21 of 33 people
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LUCY from BALLWIN, MO
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Loosen screw holding glass cover plate in place over bulb. Glass cover plate will swing down. Unscrew bad bulb, replace with good bulb, reset glass cover and tighten screw.
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Glass turn table made loud noise while turning then stopped turning
17 of 21 people
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Linda from Le Claire, IA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
This repair could not have been easier! The website was great at helping to identify the problem and the part needed. Users discribing how they did the repair gave me the confidence to do it myself. I got the part the day after I ordered it, installed it and my microwave was a good as new! It was as simple as unscrewing seven screws
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to remove the bottom of the microwave. Then two more screws to remove the part. Unplug the broken drive, plug in the new one and screw everything back together! Don't forget to unplug your microwave before you begin.
Great website!
Great website!
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rotating glass tray was grinding and not turning.
14 of 16 people
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Michael from Midland, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I first took the filters of the exhaust and then removed the screws on the bottom of the combination microware hood fan. Once the 6 retention phillips head screws were removed from the bottom of the microwave, and the hinged bottom "door" lowered the motor was exposed. I removed the motor by removing the two phillips screws and unplugged
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the motor. The hardest part was finding a replacement on the net because most shops did not give enough details or pictures to know if a part was exchangable or a replacement. Partselect.com listed the parts, motor voltage, and had pictures so that I was comfortable with ordering. The part arrived the day it was scheduled to and I simple reversed the process and within 5 minutes I had the microwave motor in and back together. It is nice to do business with a place that also gives you a returns policy upfront.
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Replace Door Film
21 of 38 people
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Roy from Alta Loma, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
remove old film, apply new film. real easy. no magic
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