If it went dead almost immediately after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a shorted high-voltage capacitor.
If it went dead a few seconds after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a failing high-voltage transformer.
If
it goes dead or blows the breaker (or GFI) when you plug it in or open or close
the door, then there's a problem with a door switch or door switch
mount.
Does either situation describe yours?
Do you have the model number?
Same Problem
Apr 18, 2009
-   I have the same problem. In my case we were boiling water on the stove and when we went to microwave some frozen vegetables the microwave went dead as soon as the start button was pushed. There was a lot of condensation under the microwave which could have been on the circuit board as well. I also replaced the fuse and the display will power up and all the lights and fan functions work. But when you try to microwave anything the fuse blows immediately. -   j_mel
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