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Motor Burned Out On Turntable
37 of 49 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Steven from Oak Forest, IL
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
My 8 year old daughter cleaned the inside of the microwave with enough water to rival a tsunami. Resulted in a clean microwave with a fried out motor that no longer revolved. Part came quickly. Took cover and bottom off to get to the part. One screw held it on and a plug. Removed those, put on new part and she was good to go. No tri
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Arcing had caused burned turntable and melted connection to sec. motor.
5 of 6 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
John from MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Note: also had to replace turntable. Removed top cover using secure driver set. Placed microwave on it's front, using a soft towel. Removed edge screws from bottom plate (leaving 4 screws in center attached to heavy transformer). Separated bottom plate from body of microwave (leaving transformer wires still attached) exposing Synchrono
... Read moreus motor. Removed two screws holding motor and electrical plug. Swapped new motor in its place. Re-attached bottom plate with its screws. Placed microwave onto it normal position. Re-attached top cover with its secure screws. Installed new turntable inside.
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Turntable stopped turning
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Ed from MILLS RIVER, NC
Very Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Removed micro bottom - 5 screws. One screw on the motor and a clip. Reversed the sequence, turned it on and watched it turn.