Do-It-Yourself Story

I did this repair without uninstalling the microwave from the cabinet. (The hinge attaching screws are inside the cabinet.) The most difficult part was the removal of the inner frame. I used a small flat screwdriver and a putty knife but it was tedious. To save time, just order an inner frame and don't worry about trying to save it. Be careful when removing the outer frame to preserve the glass and its retainer. Assembly was 5 minutes. Total cost was about $100 for a nice color coordinated microwave that you cannot buy any more. (The whole kitchen is done in biscuit color.)