Samsung DE34-00333A Microwave Switch Membrane OEM Part

I wrestled with taking apart the door assembly to get to the keypad ribbon cable connections to the PCB. I had to peel off the chrome keypad facing (its glued on) to pull off the old keypad membrane. (Chrome facing part# DE64-02221A). You need to make sure the ribbon cable connections of the new keypad are seated properly. I've had this unit since 2009 and I almost replaced it. I'm reading where the SE error is common with this model even if you replace the failing keypad but if I can get another 5 years of operation it's well worth the repair hassle.

A quick internet search revealed that others had solved this issue by replacing the membrane switch, which I found for a great price on this site. Repair took about an hour, as I had to be careful removing the aluminum cover so it wouldn't bend. Other than the tedious work of separating the parts on the door to reach the old membrane switch, this repair is relatively easy. (Ladies, don't be intimidated by this type of repair- I am female and it is completely doable).

Using a dinner knife to remove plastic Steve on the inside door. Remove the four Phillips head screws . Carefully using a dinner knife pry open the inner dorror that is resting on the glass. This may be a little stiff but it should pop open. With the inner door open carefully remove the ribbon wire connecting to circuit board for the membrane switch. On the front of the microwave door, use a dinner knife to pry off the membrane switch. Please install the new membrane switch following the reverse steps. That it and you are dne

Higher'd contractor to fix it. Samsung had made it so complicated that the membrane and steel grill protecting the membrane was glued to the oven. Also, inorder to get to the membrane need to almost dismantle the door which I started and reading some reviews which suggested I shouldn't break the glass on which the keyboard sits and that is super expensive. So I higher'd contractor for $130 to fix it.