{"id":547,"date":"2021-05-03T13:48:26","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T20:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=547"},"modified":"2025-07-16T05:48:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:48:13","slug":"how-to-replace-a-microwave-turntable-coupler-with-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-replace-a-microwave-turntable-coupler-with-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace a Microwave Turntable Coupler (with Video!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Is your microwave&#8217;s turntable refusing to spin, leaving you with unevenly heated meals? Don&#8217;t worry\u2014fixing this common issue is simpler than you might think! Dive into our step-by-step guide and how-to video below to effortlessly replace a faulty turntable coupler and ensure your microwave is back to optimal performance in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-video avia-video-16-9   av-lazyload-immediate  av-lazyload-video-embed  '   itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xhWCyhsy-0c' ><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe title=\"How To: Whirlpool\/KitchenAid\/Maytag Cooking Tray Coupler W10435116\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xhWCyhsy-0c?feature=oembed&autoplay=1&loop=0&controls=1&mute=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve just popped some veggies in the microwave to steam and the bowl isn\u2019t turning at all. What now? Well, thankfully, that steamed broccoli will still cook for the moment. You\u2019ll just need to check on it more to avoid cold spots. But you\u2019re still going to need to fix that broken turntable, which is a fairly simple repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While several different things can go wrong with the microwave turntable, the two components most likely to cause trouble in this instance are the turntable\u2019s motor itself and the coupling that connects the motor to the microwave\u2019s glass plate. In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at how to tell whether it\u2019s your microwave\u2019s turntable coupler that needs replacing, and how to go about doing that once you know it\u2019s the problem. Luckily, this is a super easy repair, and doing it yourself will save you a good chunk of change! Keep reading and use this guide and the video below to learn how to replace your microwave turntable coupler yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Microwave Turntable Coupler?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That glass plate in your microwave sits on a small plastic part that, in turn, connects with a small motor (the turntable motor) installed in the bottom of the microwave. This small plastic component is the turntable coupler, or turntable support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Tell if a Microwave Turntable Coupler is Broken<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surest sign of a broken turntable coupler is a glass plate that isn\u2019t turning anymore. Of course, if the glass plate in your microwave isn\u2019t turning, that doesn\u2019t immediately mean it\u2019s the coupler causing problems. To make sure that it\u2019s the coupler that\u2019s bad, you\u2019ll want to check a few things.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make sure the turntable is not disabled. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some models of microwave allow you to disable the turntable feature with the press of a button. Consult your microwave\u2019s manual and check the front panel to make sure this feature hasn\u2019t accidentally been turned off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the turntable plate and guide. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the glass plate, checking for any breaks or gunk that might be disrupting contact with the coupler. Then, remove the turntable guide \u2060\u2014 that\u2019s a plastic or metal ring with three plastic wheels that\u2019s slightly smaller than the glass plate, also called a support ring. You\u2019ll be checking the wheels, in particular, to see if they are cracked, melted, or so gunked up that they can\u2019t spin freely. A missing or damaged support ring could be the cause of your troubles!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Listen to the turntable motor. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re hearing a strange noise while the microwave is in use, or if the microwave seems quieter than usual, it\u2019s possible that the turntable motor, itself, is going bad or is not receiving adequate power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the coupler. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve checked on the easiest bits and they all seem to be in working order, so now you should be pretty sure it\u2019s the coupler that\u2019s damaged. Aside from very obvious damage like visible breakage, the coupler may have cracked or melted somewhere between the motor and the turning plate.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the turntable coupler could be as simple as pulling the plastic part in the very center of your microwave out and having a look at it, but on some models of microwave, this piece is glued into place and you\u2019ll have to open the bottom panel to get access. Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve walked you through how to do that below!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety Precautions to Take before Working on a Microwave<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is vitally important that you take proper safety precautions before doing any repair work on a microwave. You should never take the cover off of the microwave and work on the inside. There are a number of components inside that could be dangerous even if the microwave has been unplugged for hours, or even days. Wear work gloves (preferably rubberized!) to protect against both the microwave\u2019s sharp edges and potential shocks, and be sure to unplug the microwave and let it sit for at least sixty seconds before beginning any repairs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This job will have you working almost entirely in either the main cabinet of the microwave or accessing the area beneath the bottom panel, which means you shouldn\u2019t be coming near any of the microwave\u2019s more dangerous parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tools You Will Need to Replace a Microwave Turntable Coupler<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a quick fix that shouldn\u2019t require many tools. Here\u2019s a list of what to have ready to go:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The replacement coupler. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure where to find the part you need? Search by microwave model number on AppliancePartsPros.com to find the correct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/microwave-tray-related.html\">replacement microwave turntable coupler for your microwave.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A Phillips head screwdriver. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most microwaves use Phillips head \u2060\u2014 or crosshead \u2060\u2014 screws in their construction, and you will likely need to get past a few to access the underside of the microwave. Since it is easy to lose screws in the microwave cabinet, having a screwdriver with a magnetic head isn\u2019t a bad idea. It\u2019ll be easier to keep track of the screws that way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A flathead screwdriver. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will allow you to carefully pry a few parts away from their seating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Work gloves. <\/b><span>The edges of the bottom panel may be sharp. Rubberized work gloves will also protect from shock.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-549 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-549 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_694624951-1500x630.jpg\" alt='' title='Woman&#039;s,Hands,Closing,Microwave,Oven,Door,And,Preparing,Food,At' height=\"630\" width=\"1500\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Replace a Microwave Coupler<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check to make sure the microwave\u2019s turntable motor isn\u2019t just disabled.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you haven\u2019t done this already while diagnosing the problem, it\u2019s worth doing it now, just in case. This could be a super easy fix!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure the microwave is completely disconnected from its power source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and let it stand for at least sixty seconds before starting any repairs. You can unplug the microwave or flip its circuit breaker, but you should never do any repairs on any appliance while it is still receiving power.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the glass tray and the guide ring it\u2019s sitting on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and set them aside for now. You will need to do this both to keep them from rattling around and because it gives you access to the coupler.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Try removing the coupler from here. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The turntable coupling is that plastic part in the very center of your microwave. Depending on the make and model of your appliance, your replacement job may be as simple as pulling the old coupling out and installing the new one\u2060. Turntable couplers usually have a D-shaped shaft, so you may have to rotate it until it aligns correctly before it will drop into place. If this worked for you, you can reassemble your microwave, plug it back in, and test it out!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the coupler won\u2019t come out by hand, try carefully sliding a flathead screwdriver underneath of it and working it around the edge. This may be enough to dislodge the coupler so that you can pull it free. Failing that, you will need to access the microwave\u2019s bottom panel. It\u2019s not too difficult! Just keep following each step.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access and open the microwave\u2019s bottom panel.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether your microwave is wall mounted or countertop, it will have an access panel on the bottom that is typically held in place by 3 &#8211; 4 mounting screws or tabs. Unthread those screws and carefully lower the bottom panel. There may be a light fixture or other part attached to the bottom panel, so be mindful of the wires. They will need to be disconnected to fully remove the panel.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now may be a good time to snap a photo of the underside of your microwave. The meal part in the center is the turntable motor, and you\u2019ll want to make sure you get it in the picture. This will give you a quick photo reference for reinstalling the motor exactly as it had been before.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the turntable drive motor.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There should be two wires connected to the motor via a wire harness. Remove the wire harness. The motor may also be held in place by a few mounting screws. Unthread those with a Phillips screwdriver, holding onto the motor as you remove the final screw. You may need to turn the motor clockwise to fully remove it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the damaged turntable coupler. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the turntable coupler should come free easily. If you\u2019re still running into trouble, slide a flathead screwdriver beneath its edge and carefully work it around to pry it free. Once it\u2019s out, you can discard this part.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, it\u2019s worth checking to make sure that there isn\u2019t any dirt or old food matter clogging up the shaft that the coupler was installed in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Install the new turntable coupler<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by setting it into place. Place one hand on the coupler to hold it steady, and then reinsert the turntable motor\u2019s shaft through the base. You may have to turn it clockwise to get it to lock into place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resecure the turntable motor <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by screwing it into place with its mounting hardware. Do not over-tighten the screws. Don\u2019t forget to reconnect the turntable motor wires! If you took a photo earlier, you can reference it now to make sure everything has been reinstalled correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reassemble, clean, and test.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Screw the bottom panel back into place and then clean the floor of the microwave\u2019s interior cabinet, making sure there\u2019s no dirt or debris in the track for the turntable\u2019s guide ring before putting both the guide ring and the turntable plate back in place. With everything reassembled, you can now return power to your microwave and test it out! If there are any issues with the microwave after you have replaced the microwave coupler, give us a call or LiveChat at AppliancePartsPros.com. We are always here to help!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping Up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations! You\u2019ve just repaired your microwave! 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