WT1501CW (ABWEPUS) LG Washer

Popped out the plastic "doors" that cover the metal actuators. Removed the metal actuators on both right and left sides of the door then unscrewed (3 screws each actuator) them from door frame. Slid the actuators out to enable the door to be removed. Unscrewed 2 screws on the top front of the washer which enabled me to angle the top of ... Read more the washer to expose the screws that hold the plastic hinges. Unscrewed the hinges (2 screws each) and replaced both of the hinges (I figured I'd do both of them now so I don't have to do it again for another 15 years). Put everything back together and all works like new.

Did the repair Myself. Saved $ 400.00 in the process.

Started by lifting lid and removing the 2 rectangular plastic pieces that cover the hinge dampers (very small, thin flathead screwdriver). Removed hinge dampers (3 screws each) then removed lid. Removed the 2 top, front screws (covered with plastic caps). Then I removed the 2 screws on the top, back panel (nut driver). This allows the ... Read more top to be lifted in a way that allows you to remove the screws (2 each) that secure the plastic hinge. Be careful here. The top has a wiring harness connected to it. Removed the screws from underneath the hinge and removed the hinge. Inserted the new hinge and screwed it in. After the hinge is installed you can reattach the top. Took this opportunity to clean everything with the lid removed. I then installed 2 new dampers. You’ll have to align the with the hinges so that the 2 flats on the damper shaft fit back into the hinge to secure the lid (easy). Tighten all the screws and voila!