LMV2031SW LG Microwave - Instructions

TOOK OUT ALL SCREWS FRONT OVER DOOR AND AROUND FRONT FRAME, LIFTED FRONT FACE OFF, FIRST CKD FUSE, BUT FUSE HAS A WHITE GLASS SO DIDNT KNOW IF IT WAS GOOD OR BAD, NEXT THING I SAW WAS THE HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR, BUT CKD YOUR PRICES ON THE PARTS AND THEY WERE TWO OF THE CHEAPEST TO REPLACE, IT WAS REALLY GUESS WORK ON MY PART, SEE I USED TO WORK ON OVERHEARD CRANES IN A FACTORY, I LEARNED WHEN THEY OUIT WORKING IT WAS USALLY EITHER A FUSE OR A CAPACITOR, SO MY GUESS WORK WAS IN MY FAVOR, AND MY MICROWAVE CAME TO LIFE, I THANK YOU FOR THE NICE EMPLOYEES YOU HAVE WORKING AT PART SELECT FOR THEIR HELP AND GREAT SERVICE, DARRELL INGLE , HOUSTON TEXAS

Unplug the microwave. Remove the Philips head and safety Torx head screws along the bottom of the sides and rear of the microwave which hold the black cover on. Lift the cover up at the rear and slide it backwards to disengage the tabs on the front top. Remove the cover. Discharge the capacitor by shorting the terminals to each other and then ground. Do this with a well insulated object and be aware there may be a pop when you do this. Keep hands, etc. on the insulated part of the object (screwdriver handle, etc). There's a lot of stored energy in that capacitor. I'd advise first checking the diode to make sure its not bad. Replace it if it is. The Magnatron is held in with a couple of screws on the top and sides. Unplug the connector and remove the screws. Remove the Magnatron. Installation is the reverse of removal.

It didn't work. It was too large. I need a glass tray NO LARGER than 13 1/2''. I received a 14" that was suppose to be comparable to the 13 1/2" glass tray that broke. The 14" is too large and wobbles. IF you have one that will fix my LG over the stove microwave Model # LMH 2016ST I would love to give it a try.

I followed an old appliance repair forums post from 2008 that discussed this exact common issue with this LG model. It took me quite a while to find the info. Then I used the schematic diagrams on your website to find where the part was located inside the microwave. I removed the outer cover. I tested all components including the thermostat for continuity with a multimeter. I discovered there wasn't any continuity in the thermostat so ordered the part and replaced it. Everything works like a charm! Thanks for the great, fast service.

unscrewed the bottom of the microwave and unplugged old part then took the screw out and put new one in. Super easy!

Wanted to see the instructions before I install it.

I took the cover off and just put the new charcoal filter in

Removed the phillips screws from the base.

Using a # 10 secure driver, remove the motor. (I recommend obtaining a secure star driver set to be sure you have the right size)

Replace the spacer, which is a separate part from the motor.

Reinstall the spacer and motor.

Reinstall the bottom panel.

Enjoy!

purchased a new one...thank you

I went to LG website enter model number and was given a list of parts that need to be replaced with a percentage of which part fails the most. I order micro switch PS3522738 which arrived and PS3529293 was backordered. I installed the one that arrived. The microwave worked briefly. I reordered and waited for both switches to arrive and installed both. The microwave still doesn't work.

I looked up my problem on the internet and found a very helpful video. Microwave on video was different brand but the internals and methods were very much the same. The video made it simple and easy to fix. Found the replacement switch on the LG parts site and ordered. Two different switch types. One with red switch, the other green. Part was $7.28. Saved a bundle in service costs. Here is the repair video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=_AglBJoHgDs

Originally called it "grease filter" until I found very small print "air filter" on damaged original. Part #PS3527528

Slipped into place with ease -- right bottom of microwave

Change gasket

Just replaced the inner turn table glass tray

I opened the door and slid the tray into place.