How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP3185363 / WB15X10070 Microwave Door Handle

I searched for the handle part, went on YouTube and found very good video instructions. The project turned out very well, an it was a DIY project that saved money. 

I replaced the handle. The difficulty was in removing the inside trim to access the handle screws. 

My husband is very familiar with this repair having done it twice before. The only problem this time was the way the handle broke off with such a small piece of the handle left on the screw. There was not enough plastic left to hold onto even with needle nose pliers. So he had to use a small drill bit & break the tiny plastic piece off the end of the screw. Then it was just a matter of screwing the new handle on and putting the door back on. I have to say that we were extremely pleased to receive the part the day after I ordered it. A cook needs her microwave, especially on Thanksgiving. 

Removed door, then cover to inside of door, removed two screws. Reversed procedures to attach new door handle, replaced cover, installed door...good as new. 

I watched YouTube videos to learn how to remove the door and then replace the handle. I was comfortable to tackle the project by watching the videos because all doors might be slightly different. Also I recognized that the plastic clips will probably break through no fault of my own. I spent more time cleaning and degreasing all the components than repairing the handle. Be sure to give yourself lots of time to avoid frustration and feeling rushed. 

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Your you tube video for my model made fixing the door handle onmymicrowave very easy. Customer service was five star. I paid for standard shipping, but the package arrived overnight. Nice touch. 

Of course figuring out how to get to the handle, breaking most of he snaps on the choke cover. I did replace the handle. AppliancePartsPro got the parts here in 2 days, amazing service. 

Ordered the handle from AppliancePartsPros and it arrived a day earlier than estimated. Removed the door by removing the top grille then opening 90 degrees and just lifted off the hinges. Gently pried the metal bezel out with a butter knife and had access to one of the door handle screws. Had to remove the glass mounting assembly held in place by 6 screws and 8 of those damn plastic tab locks. Needed help from another person dealing with the tabs since they held the glass mount so tightly. Then it was simply replacing the handle, giving everything a good cleaning and reassembling. 

Ordered the part mid afternoon on Friday, received the new handle mid-day on Saturday. It took only 20 minutes to install the new part. This was my second order for the same handle, for the same M/W and Appliance Parts Pros came through again with their terrific shipping system.