Kathy K Athens , GA January 12, 2016 Appliance: Samsung Microwave Hood Combo SMH9151W/XAA-0000 Microwave would say "cook" and timer would count down but turntable would not rotate and magnetron did not turn on Checked the three door switches; used ohm meter to see if there was resistance or if a switch was bad. 2 out of 3 switches showed resistance with the ohm meter. The last one tested (of course the last one) NO (normally open) did not show resistance; I.e. the ohm meter reading did not change when the switch was depressed. Appliance parts pros was the only company that had the same model number I was looking for (SZW-V16-FD-63). I ordered the relay switch, 2 days later it arrived (regular shipping). I installed it and the microwave is back working great. A little time, Internet searching and you tube video watching and <$10 later I have a working microwave. Much better than the $280 warranty plan Samsung tried to sell me to have a repair person coming and fix the microwave. <10 minutes to replace the relay switch, 2+ hours to figure out exactly what the problem was. My recommendation is; if you have power to the computer display and the clock counts down when you start it. Check the door relay switches. You will read online a lot about capacitors failing, if there is power it is likely not the capacitor, check the door switches. Read More... 84 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Robert W Sanford , FL May 28, 2015 Appliance: Samsung Microwave SMH7177STE/XAA Microwave would not heat had power Utilized a YouTube video to isolate the door switches as the issue. These were easily identified following the isolation process and simple testing. I ordered a door switch and secondary switch on Monday and they arrived on Tuesday via FedEx. 15 Minutes to re-install, re-assemble cover and the unit was working fine. A very good experience with parts availability and shipping. Read More... 51 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Edward E Grove City , OH June 05, 2016 Fan would go on when you opened the door It took me about an hour total just from taking it apart trying to move the sensors around for the door putting it back together and then ordering the parts. It was fairly simple. Read More... 12 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Al G Maumee , OH May 15, 2016 Turntable & magnetron stopped working but everything else worked One of the door latches (there are 3) stopped working. I loosened the control panel (3 screws) to access the switches. I unplugged the slide on connectors and used a vom meter to check them when the door was opened and shut. I replaced the bad switch. Saved a $180 repair Bill for a $20 part. Used u-tube for how-to-do it video. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Bradley P Elmira , NY January 03, 2016 Appliance: Model SAMSUNG MICROWAVE Ran with door open Replaced micro switches in door Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers