Allison F Irmo , SC September 09, 2014 Appliance: General Electric Microwave JES1384SF01 Ge Microwave Jes1384sf01: Lightbulb burned out on ge jes1384sf microwave. How to replace Light Bu. 1) Take silver cover off of back/sides of microwave: remove 3 screws using "secure star" type wrench, then slide cover off. 2) Remove old lightbulb: slide white "plug" off of old bulb, then remove bulb and it's large black base by lifting it up while pulling back on plastic latch. 21 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes