Richard M West Wareham , MA February 22, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Free Standing Microwave JVM1490BD003 Ge Microwave Jvm1490bd003: Latch broke handle broken. How to replace Microwave Door Latch Assembly. Repairing was rather simple. The hardest part was dismantling the hinged door. If you have some general mechanical knowledge and patience this task can easily be accomplished. But bear in mind that replacing these parts also means replacing the plastic cover that everything is hiding behind. And that cover has 8 tabs holding it in place and removing it will more than likely break the tabs. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes