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    Jeff mentions this: Anything in the high voltage ( magnetron, capacitor, diode, wires to and from ):
    ...Use a metal ( not the shiny chrome type ) screw driver with a insulated handle to short across ( touch both at the same time ) the terminals of the high voltage capacitor to discharge it.

    From Jeff's site: http://www.applianceaid.com/component-testing.php

    Jake
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LMV2073ST LG Microwave stopped heating and loud buzzing

watfordo

Premium Member
Joined
Jan 24, 2022
Messages
2
Location
Savannah, GA
Model Number
LMV2073ST
Brand
LG
Age
More than 10 years
My microwave stopped heating this morning and started making a loud buzzing sound at the same time.
LG LMV2073ST
I tried unplugging and plugging back in with no success.
Google searches suggest that it's often the magnetron, diode, or high-voltage capacitor that is causing the issue.
I removed the microwave from the wall.
I'm hoping for some troubleshooting help.
I've also been warned to discharge static electricity in the system before I touch anything.

What panels/screws can I remove to access the parts?
Is there a repair manual for this model?
Based on the symptoms I described, can I determine which part is bad?
Is it usually just one part that breaks at a time?

I'm grateful for any suggestions, and if I've posted incorrectly, please let me know so I can fix it.

Thank you
 
Anytime!

Jake
 

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