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Think my fuse blowed

Where can i find the fuse for this microwave my power went out during storm and now my microwave doesnt power on thinking its the fuse or needs to be reset

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Generally, Microwave ovens have a glass fuse on the main filter board inside the microwave itself. Attempting to replace this yourself (opening the microwave covers) is not advisable. There are several components inside a microwave oven that run at 2000-3000 volts and though it is unlikely, there is a chance the capacitor on the high voltage side is still charged and presents a LETHAL hazard. A repair of this nature should be referred to a qualified technician.

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