Alan H Burbank , CA August 31, 2015 Bake element broke apart into pieces All you had to do was unscrew the two screws holding the element to the oven. Pull it out slowly and pull the two wires off of the attachment. Reconnect and make sure the insulation is snug. PS- Make sure the power is off. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes