All Installation Instructions for General Electric Microwave PSB1201NSS01

Both my microwave halogen lamps went out.

Using a phillips screwdriver I opened the panel in which the two lamps are located and easily removed the lamps. I ordered them through the internet and was pleasantly surprised when I received them the next day.

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Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W

Vincent from Mount Sinai, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Bad door switch and divide

Remove upper grill, then control panel, then 2 screws hold door switch mounting bracket, that will let you roll the switches out to work on them. Remove each switch by carefully pushing back retainer clips. Diode a long pair of needlenose pliers is helpful. The control board in front of capacitor comes out with a flat screwdriver and pry up. Removing grnd wires helps

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Diode Cable

Monitor Interlock Switch

Primary Door Interlock Switch

Robert from COLORADO SPGS, CO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The unit would run when the door was open!

First I had to accept the fact that the unit was designed to keep non-professional people from doing any repairs. The switch was installed in such a manner that I had to break the mounting to remove the switch, then drill a hole in the mounting to secure the new switch in place.

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Primary Door Interlock Switch

Mike from BLUFFTON, SC
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set

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Blank LCD screen

.Shut breaker to microwave
. Remove two screws on each side of microwave cabinet frame holding it to the wood frame
. Get assistance in pulling microwave out of cabinet
.unplug power cable before pulling microwave completely out of cabinet
. Microwave has two separate panels top and sides removed all screws around frame along the door and sides
. Remove top steel panel
. Remove sides
. Locate screws around the electrical board screen just behind the front cover
. Use small flat head screwdriver to move plastic fasteners on each side of the electrical to release the board.
. Identify the LCD screen board and remove two screws on each side unplug the wire harness from the board.
. Lift LCD board off the two set pins
. Replace board
. Replace screws
. Plug harness back into board
. Reassemble electrical board back into display panel. Pay attention to re-engage the two plastic clips before replacing screws.
. Once panel is completely replaced.
. Resemble all panels in reverse order
. Test microwave before installing unit back into cabinet.

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Digitron

Ezequiel from Lithia, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Canopy Mica broke off piece that secures to the top of the micro

Slips in easily. Line up the tabs with the brackets and pop in.

Parts Used:

Microwave Canopy Mica

Kathy from SARASOTA, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Microwave would not heat up

Part just snapped into place and wires were reattached.

Parts Used:

Primary Door Interlock Switch

Suzanne from POWELL, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Door Switch went bad, Internal Fan would run every time you open the door

Unscrewed the control panel (2 screws), lift up and let hang, with a plan screwdriver open bracket holding the switch, unplug 2 wires, replace with new switch, plug in the 2 wires, push switch back into bracket. Then slide on the control panel, put the 2 screws back. Easy fix.

Parts Used:

Primary Door Interlock Switch

gilbert from TOMS RIVER, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Try to heat food and fuse would blow.

Went on Youtube and pulled up how to fix a microwave.

Parts Used:

Capacitor

bart from new sarpy, LA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers

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no power in microwave in turn table wouldn't turn light would work act like door was open

remov cover to check voltage and found problem at the interlock switch ohm the switch and found it was open replace both switches it work fine now

Parts Used:

Primary Door Interlock Switch

johnny from port orange, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Turntable Stopped Working/Display Timer Would Countdown But Not Heat

With this model, you must remove the outer covering. Don't try to access the display unit from the front like I've seen in some other GE microwave videos. After removing the outer covering, the switches are easy to replace. They are very visible and easy to get to without taking any other parts off. You will see the door switches just behind the display board. Remove the switch and then remove the connecting wires to ensure you don't inadvertently brake a wire. You will need a tamper resistant star bit to remove 3 or 4 screws from the back panel. All other screws are philips head. I went ahead and replaced both switches (yes...there are two of them) and works like a charm. I saved an $800 microwave for less than $60 and know what to do if it happens again. Appears to be a common problem on this model. Thanks for others making a post...It saved me time and money reading others remarks. Good luck!

Parts Used:

Primary Door Interlock Switch

Steve from Wesley Chapel, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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MOTOR STILL DOES NOT TURN

PER YOUR INSTRUCTION

Parts Used:

Motor, Turntable

Robert P. from DEDHAM, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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light bulb burned out

Remove 1 screw, remove light bulb and replace and replace screw. No problem.

Parts Used:

Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W

David from SAINT LOUIS, MO
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Timer, light and control pad worked. Turn table and heat did not work. Oven would not start up.

I first read where someone had the same problem. Their solution was a burned-out fuse. I ordered a new fuse...installed it and that did not solve my problem. I revisted PartSelect and read how Marla (from Arlington, TX)solved her problem. I purchased a secondary switch and when it arrived, I made a copy of Marla's instructions and followed them to the letter. I installed the new secondary switch into the secondary space, put everything back together and the oven STILL DID NOT WORK. I had to take the latching panel apart again and test each switch to see if there was another bad one. I found that the third switch was burned out. So I took the new switch out of the second slot and installed it into the third slot. I tested the switches before reinstalling the latching panel. This time everything worked. So I put everything back together, reinstalled the microwave on the wall, tested it again, and everything worked perfectly.

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