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When running loud squeaking noise even if turntable is turned off

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When microwave is running, turntable squeaking when rotating. Can problem be fixed? Microwave is about twelve years old.

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Same problem - loud squeak from the right side, behind panel. I took the bottom plate off, definitely not from the turn-table motor.

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