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Customer:
Edward from ORCHARD PARK, NY
Parts Used:
6600W1K001D
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Door switch was burnt out
Removed outer cover

removed lower door switch

installed new switch

Wa La!
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Customer:
John from NORMANGEE, TX
Parts Used:
5230W1A003A
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
bad filter
I took the cover off and just put the new charcoal filter in
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Customer:
Raymond from DEPEW, NY
Parts Used:
3B73362F
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Oven would not start when closing door.
Removed some cosmetic panels. Removed the assembly with micro switches. Examined the faulty switch by checking the clicking action of switch. Two others were ok by this method. Replaced the switch with new one. Works fine so far. Thanks to web site and YouTube videos.
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Customer:
Kenneth from CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Parts Used:
3B73362F
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Items were not getting heated up in the microwave,
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.
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Customer:
Sherry from PINELAND, SC
Parts Used:
3B73362F
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Door switch malfunction
Take cover off microwave. Check door switches to determine which one was faulty.Remove and replace faulty switch.
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Customer:
Christopher from SHERWOOD, OR
Parts Used:
6930W1A003J
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
The Microwave was completely dead and wouldn't run, light up or anything.
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.
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Customer:
RICHARD from CARY, NC
Parts Used:
6549W1S013H
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
microwave turn table not working
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!
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Customer:
Dick from SANDY, UT
Parts Used:
6600W1K001C
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Microwave fan would come on when door open. Timer and unit would not switch on.
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
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Customer:
Claude from PARK CITY, UT
Parts Used:
5230W1A012B
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Air Filter Replacement
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
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Customer:
Kevin from Colonia, NJ
Parts Used:
3B73362F
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
suddenly stopped working while in use
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 and it worked.i then installed the new switch and closed up the outer shell
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Customer:
Krzysztof from NEW BRITAIN, CT
Parts Used:
5230W1A012B
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Leek
Change gasket
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Customer:
Rene from MORENO VALLEY, CA
Parts Used:
4900W1A001B
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Wanted to see the instructions before I install it.
Wanted to see the instructions before I install it.
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Customer:
Gregg J. from WEST CHESTER, PA
Parts Used:
4026W2A019A
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Door Latch spring keeper broke
Removed door from microwave and then popped the inside widow trim ring off. Removed 4 screws from the window bracket, replaced the latch with a new part and then assembled.
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Customer:
Kenneth from CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Parts Used:
6600W1K001C, 3B73362F
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Items were not getting heated up in the microwave,
Easy, and the microwave still doesn't work.
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Customer:
Robert from Cedar Park, TX
Parts Used:
3B73362F
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Microwave failed to head and light, fan, and turntable failed to come on.
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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