@@yaaaaamyam No! Just take a screwdriver and hold the side of it to the case and then the tip to both terminals of the capacitor. Alternatively, short both terminals directly to each other. The first method is preferred. "Why?" Because shorting the terminals together ~could~ make it explode. Note: you need to make sure you're shorting the terminals to bare metal.
Nice work and video! One recommendation: take a photo of video/photo of the wiring before you start moving stuff around so you can always refer to it if needed. Keep up the great work!
@@CashNet72 not magnetron, you discharge high voltage capacitor. Use two well insulated flat head screwdrivers to discharge. Put on safety gloves and also make sure that your tools have rubber handles
Thanks for the video. I’m relatively handy and have an expensive microwave with exhaust fan. Looks just like yours but is a Kenmore. They don’t make that model anymore so I need to fix the one I have. Your video convinced me to do it myself. Thanks.
Do it! Once you get started it's pretty easy... and despite the brand-name rather it be Kenmore or whatever the brand-name sometimes that doesn't even matter because a lot of the times the insides or similar if not the same... but good luck check back in once you get it fixed👍🏽
Excellent video!! I have this same microwave and thought we were going to have to buy a new microwave and never thought microwaves could be 3-$400 👀 so this will save me lots of 💰
As for screwing in the magnetron, I also had an issue with the screws but I realized there is a couple of slots on the unit self that holds it on. I have the exact microwave
Great video. I have the same lg. It works but does not heat up and table does not turn when I set the the time and hit the start button. Should I replace the magnetron, too. Is it the same same problem of your microwave
Thanks for this video... Please, how do you figure which megatron to buy. I fixed mine and i noticed that the guy that fixed it used a megatron of a smaller microwave instead of replacing the same old one. i am using LG MODEL: MS3949CS /00 230V ~ 50Hz MAX.1450W 1450 2450MHz 1000W the details are according to the sticker on my MICROWAVE
Nice job on the video and the audible with the new screws for the magnatron. BTW, that background music at 7:20, where did you get it from please? I like that simple type for my videos.
Let's see..... I got the magnetron ordered off eBay or either Amazon I can't remember.... and I installed it myself.... if I would have called GE they would have charged $100 for the part may be hundreds for the labor or service call.. so I would say I saved at least $300
Hi after i replace a high voltage fuse with a new one for my microwave it only heating once and after a next test it did' nt wanna to heating up again.what could be wrong
The piece you screwed on the new from the old, is basically grounding it so everything is at the same potential and ur not shocking ppl when the microwave is plug in.
I would suggest just getting a new one for the folks who are clueless, by the time you order the parts and waste time trying to figure out how to take off and try to reconfigure everything and take a change in messing something up, it’s not worth it!! Nice video though for the folks who can do stuff like this, just not worth my time for a $170 microwave.
I hope nobody is killed from high voltage electrocution. Before touching anything inside the microwave it is very important that you unenergize the capacitor to prevent being electrocuted and killed. Be careful of listening to these guys on the Net that know everything yet know nothing about what they're doing. Some people just like to hear themselves talk. Hence the disclaimer. lol
Thank you 🤝🏼 Your right people should definitely work on things at their own risk... I should have said that throughout the video... I at least like to give the people a starting point in case something does go wrong and they don't have to be tricked into spending a lot of money if it's unnecessary or if it's a job that can be performed by them🙂
@Alberto Hernandez You are right about the shock hazard. The high voltage capacitor should always be discharged by shorting the two terminals together before touching any of the components. It normally produces over 12,000 volts for the magnetron, enough to kill someone.
It's really not as hard as it seems.. Your talking about spending a couple hundred dollars on a microwave that may potentially break in the future.. Verses replacing a part that's less than $100.. once you take the microwave down and work on it you will see it's easier than what the video shows.
dude you forgot the most important thing before touching anything - is to discharge the CAP......you could have gotten a bad shock
What if you just unplug the cap? Is it safe?
@@yaaaaamyam No! Just take a screwdriver and hold the side of it to the case and then the tip to both terminals of the capacitor. Alternatively, short both terminals directly to each other. The first method is preferred. "Why?" Because shorting the terminals together ~could~ make it explode. Note: you need to make sure you're shorting the terminals to bare metal.
Stored energy…. Basically bleed it off
most modern microwaves have built-in bleeder resistors built in that release the energy as soon as it's unplugged.
Yes
What a great video. You have a good voice for UA-cam content. Very relaxed like a friend showing you how to do something. Thank you!!!
@@aquariumarcade6612 this is an awesome comment! THANK YOU!🫱🏾🫲🏼
Great instruction! I especially liked how you began by describing the proper mindset. Thanks for providing it..
Good video. My mom's microwave stopped heating and this is going to make the replacement a lot easier now. Thank you.
Nice work and video! One recommendation: take a photo of video/photo of the wiring before you start moving stuff around so you can always refer to it if needed. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! I will take the advice 🤝🏼
Well done, you helped me out cause ima bout to replace mine now I know.
Big ups from Louisiana 🙌
That's what's up 🤝🏼 easy fix.. good luck 👍🏽
Nicely done! But guys please make sure to discharge the capacitor before you start working on the high voltage side!! (Magnetron, capacitor or diodes)
How do you discharge the magnetron?
How about just unplugging the capacitor? Is it safe?
@@yaaaaamyam then you would have to leave it unplugged for several days for it to naturally dissipate.
@@CashNet72 not magnetron, you discharge high voltage capacitor. Use two well insulated flat head screwdrivers to discharge. Put on safety gloves and also make sure that your tools have rubber handles
@@yaaaaamyam not safe.
Thanks for the video. I’m relatively handy and have an expensive microwave with exhaust fan. Looks just like yours but is a Kenmore. They don’t make that model anymore so I need to fix the one I have. Your video convinced me to do it myself.
Thanks.
Do it! Once you get started it's pretty easy... and despite the brand-name rather it be Kenmore or whatever the brand-name sometimes that doesn't even matter because a lot of the times the insides or similar if not the same... but good luck check back in once you get it fixed👍🏽
Excellent video!! I have this same microwave and thought we were going to have to buy a new microwave and never thought microwaves could be 3-$400 👀 so this will save me lots of 💰
I was surprised myself when I went to the store to see the prices of microwaves... But thank 🤝🏼
Hey, thanks for the video. I had a very nice microwave. I was about to throw out and I’m really going to give it a try to change the Magnatron.
You won't be disappointed.. Also you're going to be happy that you fixed it 😊
thanks for showing us how it's done. now I can order my part and get busy fixing mine
Great video. Appreciate the no nonsense , get right into it approach!
That part you swapped out from the old magnetron is a thermal fuse, used to shut it down if it gets too hot.
...and could have been the real problem....old mag still good, just a bad thermal fuse....or a triggered fuse?
Great video instruction on replacing that "stinking" Magnetron. I think it was a great idea to have an assistant too. Peace bro. and thanks.
Excellent video, the item you don't know is an overload safety, works just like a thermostat on some things either wrong or heating up
As for screwing in the magnetron, I also had an issue with the screws but I realized there is a couple of slots on the unit self that holds it on. I have the exact microwave
GREAT video! Thanks a ton for recording and sharing!
Just want to say thank you for the video, this repair worked perfect!!!
That's great!
Fantastic video and explanation!! Thank you!
Thanks for that video. Awesome. Save me a lot of money.
"Who wants some"
"No"
"No, that's nasty"
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Good fun video man. Thanks
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Thanks!
Great video. I have the same lg. It works but does not heat up and table does not turn when I set the the time and hit the start button. Should I replace the magnetron, too. Is it the same same problem of your microwave
I'm not sure about the turntable part of what you're saying... but if it's not heating up usually that is from the magnetron
What a great video. 👍
Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!!!
Great how-to for this, thanks.
You're a legend. Thank you!
Nice video. Very helpful! Thanks!
mine also doesn't heat up. anyway to know if its the diode or the magnetron?
You kind of sound like Snoop Dog
Thanks for this video...
Please, how do you figure which megatron to buy. I fixed mine and i noticed that the guy that fixed it used a megatron of a smaller microwave instead of replacing the same old one.
i am using
LG
MODEL: MS3949CS /00
230V ~ 50Hz MAX.1450W
1450 2450MHz 1000W
the details are according to the sticker on my MICROWAVE
Test microwave on counter before putting back up
Great video! thanks
Nice job on the video and the audible with the new screws for the magnatron. BTW, that background music at 7:20, where did you get it from please? I like that simple type for my videos.
Ty brother. Excelent
Y'all be fixin that motherfker real good. 👍Thanks now I can be fixin mines. good job👍
Love the video man I am about todo this 👍🏼👍🏼 how much money you think you saved buying the part
Let's see..... I got the magnetron ordered off eBay or either Amazon I can't remember.... and I installed it myself.... if I would have called GE they would have charged $100 for the part may be hundreds for the labor or service call.. so I would say I saved at least $300
Has anybody ever told you, you sound like Snoop Dog You need to rap my brother. LOL
outstanding fam
Thanks, I need to replace mine
Hi after i replace a high voltage fuse with a new one for my microwave it only heating once and after a next test it did' nt wanna to heating up again.what could be wrong
My stopped heating im gonna try this
How much did you pay for the Megatron I have the same problem
I ordered it off Amazon... I can't remember the exact price but I'm sure it was $60 or less 🤔
@@brother6ixx thank. Mind is only 4 years old
The electronic pass-through... I think it is a temperature switch. Too hot- It stops
How did know is was a failed magnetron without testing it??
The piece you screwed on the new from the old, is basically grounding it so everything is at the same potential and ur not shocking ppl when the microwave is plug in.
I swear Snoop Dogg was talking to me
hello, mine only heats with the fan activated,help please
I would suggest just getting a new one for the folks who are clueless, by the time you order the parts and waste time trying to figure out how to take off and try to reconfigure everything and take a change in messing something up, it’s not worth it!! Nice video though for the folks who can do stuff like this, just not worth my time for a $170 microwave.
How did you know it was a bad magnetron
@@intelin123 because the food wasn’t heating up…it would just spin and stay cold
I hope nobody is killed from high voltage electrocution. Before touching anything inside the microwave it is very important that you unenergize the capacitor to prevent being electrocuted and killed. Be careful of listening to these guys on the Net that know everything yet know nothing about what they're doing. Some people just like to hear themselves talk. Hence the disclaimer. lol
Thank you 🤝🏼 Your right people should definitely work on things at their own risk... I should have said that throughout the video... I at least like to give the people a starting point in case something does go wrong and they don't have to be tricked into spending a lot of money if it's unnecessary or if it's a job that can be performed by them🙂
Got brand new today and wont even turn or heat food
How much you pay for that part....
The Megatron cost $92
its a fuse
Take pics before you remove wires, cause I forget a lot.
That's always a good idea 🤝🏼
How about trying to test before putting it up again .. just saying
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You working with out gloves you not afraid to get Schock
@Alberto Hernandez You are right about the shock hazard. The high voltage capacitor should always be discharged by shorting the two terminals together before touching any of the components. It normally produces over 12,000 volts for the magnetron, enough to kill someone.
First u learn every thing very bad shock u get if u dont dicharge capasiter & this littel part over heat protecter or thirmister We dont hate u
Too much work I’ll buy a new one but thanq
It's really not as hard as it seems.. Your talking about spending a couple hundred dollars on a microwave that may potentially break in the future.. Verses replacing a part that's less than $100.. once you take the microwave down and work on it you will see it's easier than what the video shows.
Bad video no continuity test to it could be other thinks
You are hopeless!!!!
Great video! Thanks for the help!
Good job thanks for the help