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Surface Lights Don't Work

I have replaced both surface lights on my microwave, but they still do not light. I think the problem may be in the cicuit board because all other functions work properly. I noticed that he light sockets were loose when the unscrewed the old bulbs. In fact one bulb separated from the base and I had to force it out and I noticed the socket had melted a bit. I think the board arc'ed and shorted out the power to the suface lights. Is it possible to replace the board?

Robert Krupiarz Jan 15, 2007

Sounds good. I'll check out your website.

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We regularly repair these control board assemblies for only $32.50 nationwide, and that's much cheaper than replacing the board. For safety, disassembly and other info see http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

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