Sir , You just helped a 75 year old man fix my ge microwave. Your instructions were easy to follow and given clearly. Your safety tips gave me the confidence to give it a try. And it was all right on.. Didn't have to look at any thing else.. My wife of 51 years was very happy. Now she won"t have to go back to her wood stove;; Thank You
@@YngIsrael @Samuel Black you did the math wrong. He said he is 75 years old and he married his wife 51 years ago. Doesn’t mean there is a 24 years age difference. Think again 🫣
My wife was panic when our microwave doesn't stop beeping, she called me at work, the microwave won't wtop beeping, she's worried if she need to buy a new one. But when I search here in the youtube channel. How to fix the microwave panel? And you came up your video, and I follow your video, unplug the microwave power and full out the panel board, the connection was fine, except the wrapping cable got grease. So I clean it up very well and dry for it. Then when I install back the panel board and plug in back. Its working properly, and my wife was so happy. Thanks for the video its help a lots and learning something how to save the money to repair the appliances.
Excellent video, thanks for it, and double thanks for avoid wasting time narrating the history of the oven, and go straight to the point, I appreciate it a lot.
I am simply amazed, my microwave is going on 15 years and am just experiencing problem with the button panel that goes out and sometimes comes back on. I will try this info shared on how to fix my microwave and I am sure it will work...thank you so much👏💯❤
you gave the most clear instructions in the world, i wish there are tons of you in the world teaching people everything in all kind of schools , call centers … everywhere this world would be really beautiful ❤❤ thank you so much
Thank you for posting this video. My old microwave wasn't responding properly to the push button panel controls. I saw your video and removed the panel, taking out and then re-seating the control ribbon into the circuit board just as you did. I put everything back together and checked. It is now working perfectly. Thanks again. My microwave is 22 years old by the way; some sort of record for longevity.
@@seeharvester Mine is an old Kenmore dating from 1998. It's still working by the way. There has not been a hitch since I did the control ribbon thing. Maybe the vibration caused by use disrupts the connection over time, who knows?
Looked at Samsung website they said I need to replace it, but you helped me to fix it. this is the second time I got the same problem with Samsung, last time we replaced one, so glad I found your video here, than you so much
This is a wonderful video. It will save lot of money and frustration to lot of users. Thank you very much for clear shots and emphasizing critical issues. I have forwarded your video link to one of my relatives. Thank you once again for your time. You did a great service, Sir!!!
Thank you so so very Much! Your video caused me save $260 , my microwave is different model and it’s RV microwave, but the concept is same, the cable was loose, and I fixed it in 10 minutes. Blessings!
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Straight forward cable reseating video and God knows how many hundreds of dollars you have saved me with my 15 year old GE profile under cabinet microwave. Thank you, thank you, and THANK YOU!!!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much. You are truly a microwave saver!!!. I was about to order another one and then I remembered You Tube and how talented people share their skills and knowledge with others and you made my day! Thank you a thousand times.😊💎
Thank you so much! My wires and ribbon looked fine inside, so I thought this wasn't the problem, but I simply pushed them in again gently just to make sure they are all fully really okay, and that fixed it!
I hate to say it but, I fixed mine by unplugging it and plugging it back in again! I was about to take it apart and my wife suggested I try that. I can't believe it worked.
Thank you! Gave me the confidence to do it myself and its working fine now. I wouldnt have been able to afford another one for months so this really helped me out.
Perfect fix for our Samsung microwave. Thank You! In my case, the ribbon cable was securely in place. I removed it, cleaned it, and re-inserted it. Worked like a charm.
I didn't realize how often I used my microwave until the buttons stopped working. Looked for the cheapest one on Amazon. $$$ Thanks this cost me nothing.
Well, I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. I used to work on copiers and the dome buttons were always the problem. I assumed it to be the case with my microwave. I did not want to spend that kind of money on an old inexpensive appliance. Thanks for the reminder that it can very well be the simple fix like cleaning contacts! Those pesky ribbon cables...I forgot about 'em. Thanks for the video and the how-to. I was back up in 15 minutes or so! Thanks again.
Save the cash and time goin to go get another Micro!!!... haa.. Thnx buddy!!... I ddnt even think anybody else had the same problem!!.. Lol.. Glad I found u brother!!....✌️😎👍
Thanks so much. I have a home warrantee policy and will probably still have to spend $75 for a service call, since it is a bit more than I want to try, but at least I know more than I did before, and can make sure whoever they send is careful and competent. 👍 Tip: Start a bank account for repairs. It is actually cheaper in the long run not to use these warrantee companies, and to just buy new stuff at some point, but my home was new over a decade ago, so I have paid a lot into warrantees, and feel I need to suffer with them now, to get some return on my outlay.
Thank you sir. Worked wonders! This was my exact issue. MO was a magic chef ( home depot) the assembly was even easier. Inner components where the same though. Bests to you!
@@timothydesoto1707 Yes. I had given up. Saw the video and dod the exact ribbon process. It has been two days and it’s good as new. Just take apart the 3 screws on the back and the panel will be accessible. Since the screw is a star head with a dot in the middle( sorry don’t know the name ), i used a flathead and forced it in a little to get a grip and remove gently…
My microwave started beeping then gave me a se code took all the connectors apart pushed on the ribbon and everything started working again great easy fix thanks.
wow, and my technician was just lazy to really check the problem. Thanks Sam, you saved me from buying a new one... which i don't have the money to do so. \
Well. That explains one thing. My panel will not repsond to a touch on any button... except the timer button. That makes sense because all of the other buttons involve priming the machine to turn on heating. But the timer does not engage the microwave it only engages the timer. Since the timer doesn't need the door safely closed to operate, it will respond with a beep even though none of the number buttons will respond . I am going to check this out right now. BRB.
Great video BUT my microwave doesn't have a vent cover on TOP. I was able to find how to remove the cover on mine and will use your instructions for the next phase. Will also explore your channel for other topics because you are a good teacher :)
Excellent video, but I want to caution you, DO NOT clean the cable end with any solvent! IT will wipe off the contact! Ask me how I know? I used a nickel conductive pen to paint them back on, and it mostly works except a few buttons.
i have the control panel not responding bit the ribbon cable is fine. do you know what it could be? first it stopped to respond to some buttons, and when i managed to make it start it did not showed the numbers correctly, and sometimes when it got to 0 it just kept going starting from the max number like 76:76. and now the control panel does nothing.
Only my ‘1’ Minute Button works. Intermittently, the ‘30 Sec” Button may work. Then stops working. All random. Presently I have 1 working button; that’s 1 Minute Button.
I had the same problem on my Electrolux microwave, it doesn't have a ribbon connector but it does have a long multi pin connector that presses against the control board. I just cleaned both connectors with alcohol put it back together and it works fine now.
Before one tries to open the panel, please unplug the microwave for 5 mins to overnight. It will reset and will work as normal. I found this technique to work all the time.
I have almost the same problem but only the #1 button, clock button and light button do not work, do you think I need to replace the entire keypad panel?
I did this last summer 2021 and it worked, but now it's happened again. I followed the same- procedure, but it's not working. It might be a bad key pad.....However, I'm going to take the summitch apart again and go through these procedures very slowly and carefully....again. Hopefully it will work. Failing that, I'll be looking to remover and replace the key pad.
I just tried this on my Emerson microwave, and it worked right away. It's very strange that a cable like that would ever come loose. I'm wondering if disconnecting and reconnecting the ribbon cable is draining the panel of any residual power that might be causing the fault. Anyway, thanks for the quick fix!
Thank you for making this video sir mine is brand new not even a half a year old and it had the same problem I'm guessing I'm going to be doing it to mine in the morning as I just got off of work and am to tired to mess with it tonight but thank you so very much for making this video and I did subscribe to your channel.will.message you if I run into any sort of problems
Very helpful video. My power is on and all the buttons work except the Start, Also not working is the quick start. When you press 1/2/3, it tells you to press the Start button instead of starting automatically. I really don't want to call for servicing or pay during this Covid problem. :-(
Wow, if this works (and I suspect it probably will since mine has been going behaving this way sporadically for a couple of months), I'm going to save a lot of money! I will update later.
My buttons are physical, and they do work (barely), so I'm not sure what's wrong with mine. For example, when I press "Microwave," that kind of works. Then, I have to press "Select," and that is harder to get working. After that, I have to set a time with the up/down buttons. There comes the bigger problem. The up arrow button simply doesn't work, and the down one does but barely. So I have to get that to work and hold it down until it counts down from 99 minutes. And then the "Start" button is another story. I can get that working by spamming it rapidly, and it either works or it doesn't.
Thank you for this video. It informa me more of what MIGHT be the the problem with my microwave. Only that it's just a few keys on the panel that are not working and not the whole panel itself. Mine is a whirlpool microwave. How do you think I can proceed to fix this problem of the start button and some other buttons not working?
A little lat, I’m not sure if you were able to find a fix but you might need to replace the actual panel itself. I pulled mine off and messed with the ribbon and no fix so I ordered a new panel, we’ll see if it works. My defrost button doesn’t work.
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Sir , You just helped a 75 year old man fix my ge microwave. Your instructions were easy to follow and given clearly. Your safety tips gave me the confidence to give it a try. And it was all right on.. Didn't have to look at any thing else.. My wife of 51 years was very happy. Now she won"t have to go back to her wood stove;; Thank You
Damn y’all 24 years apart.
Who would of thought a 24 year old would marry a newborn
@@YngIsrael @Samuel Black you did the math wrong. He said he is 75 years old and he married his wife 51 years ago. Doesn’t mean there is a 24 years age difference. Think again 🫣
@@YngIsrael you lack reading comprehension and basic math skills.
@@hanialkhamees1434 he meant the same thing
Our daughter waited for 6 months for Daddy to come to Florida from Philadelphia. Microwave fixed. Thanks for the great video!
My wife was panic when our microwave doesn't stop beeping, she called me at work, the microwave won't wtop beeping, she's worried if she need to buy a new one. But when I search here in the youtube channel. How to fix the microwave panel? And you came up your video, and I follow your video, unplug the microwave power and full out the panel board, the connection was fine, except the wrapping cable got grease. So I clean it up very well and dry for it. Then when I install back the panel board and plug in back. Its working properly, and my wife was so happy. Thanks for the video its help a lots and learning something how to save the money to repair the appliances.
Excellent video, thanks for it, and double thanks for avoid wasting time narrating the history of the oven, and go straight to the point, I appreciate it a lot.
I am simply amazed, my microwave is going on 15 years and am just experiencing problem with the button panel that goes out and sometimes comes back on. I will try this info shared on how to fix my microwave and I am sure it will work...thank you so much👏💯❤
Dude you rock. You saved my microwave oven from the landfill and the cost of a new one. Thanks.
Even, "I" got it working again, thank you sir, the fan and light is working again from gently reseating the green ribbon cable
you gave the most clear instructions in the world, i wish there are tons of you in the world teaching people everything in all kind of schools , call centers … everywhere this world would be really beautiful ❤❤ thank you so much
Thank you for posting this video. My old microwave wasn't responding properly to the push button panel controls. I saw your video and removed the panel, taking out and then re-seating the control ribbon into the circuit board just as you did. I put everything back together and checked. It is now working perfectly. Thanks again. My microwave is 22 years old by the way; some sort of record for longevity.
My Samsung microwave is also 22 years old. I'll be trying this tomorrow. What brand is yours?
@@seeharvester Mine is an old Kenmore dating from 1998. It's still working by the way. There has not been a hitch since I did the control ribbon thing. Maybe the vibration caused by use disrupts the connection over time, who knows?
Our Toshiba 600 watt unit is from 1990! Hope this video is the answer to our problem. Cheers.
It worked like magic in my Whirlpool 1.6-cu ft 1200-Watt Countertop Microwave WMC30516AS. Thank you Sir. Really appreciated.
Thank you so much Sam, you saved my money, it's exactly losing the ribbon cable now it runs like the brand new microwave.
Looked at Samsung website they said I need to replace it, but you helped me to fix it. this is the second time I got the same problem with Samsung, last time we replaced one, so glad I found your video here, than you so much
I just finished replacing the door switches when I plugged it in and the buttons didn't work. Your video saved me for $0. Thanks!
OMG u love you I was about to not eat because my microwave keypad was not working now you help me and it did work!!!
You got a well deserved LIKED!!!!
This is a wonderful video. It will save lot of money and frustration to lot of users. Thank you very much for clear shots and emphasizing critical issues. I have forwarded your video link to one of my relatives. Thank you once again for your time. You did a great service, Sir!!!
This video fixed a $400 microwave that was at the dump. Thanks!!
Thank you so so very Much! Your video caused me save $260 , my microwave is different model and it’s RV microwave, but the concept is same, the cable was loose, and I fixed it in 10 minutes.
Blessings!
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Straight forward cable reseating video and God knows how many hundreds of dollars you have saved me with my 15 year old GE profile under cabinet microwave.
Thank you, thank you, and THANK YOU!!!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much. You are truly a microwave saver!!!. I was about to order another one and then I remembered You Tube and how talented people share their skills and knowledge with others and you made my day! Thank you a thousand times.😊💎
Thank you so much! My wires and ribbon looked fine inside, so I thought this wasn't the problem, but I simply pushed them in again gently just to make sure they are all fully really okay, and that fixed it!
I hate to say it but, I fixed mine by unplugging it and plugging it back in again! I was about to take it apart and my wife suggested I try that. I can't believe it worked.
I try this method..it works 😅 thanks.
Thank you! Gave me the confidence to do it myself and its working fine now. I wouldnt have been able to afford another one for months so this really helped me out.
Perfect fix for our Samsung microwave. Thank You!
In my case, the ribbon cable was securely in place. I removed it, cleaned it, and re-inserted it. Worked like a charm.
This is the comment I'm looking for thanks!
And why does it show 0:00 instead of SE?
DO NOT use solvent to clean it, you will wipe off the contacts! Ask me how I know?
What did you clean it with?
One of the best helpful videos. Right to the point and showing step by step. Thank you !
I didn't realize how often I used my microwave until the buttons stopped working.
Looked for the cheapest one on Amazon. $$$
Thanks this cost me nothing.
Well, I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. I used to work on copiers and the dome buttons were always the problem. I assumed it to be the case with my microwave. I did not want to spend that kind of money on an old inexpensive appliance. Thanks for the reminder that it can very well be the simple fix like cleaning contacts! Those pesky ribbon cables...I forgot about 'em. Thanks for the video and the how-to. I was back up in 15 minutes or so! Thanks again.
You just saved me $75, and that's one less microwave that will be sitting in a landfill. Kudos!
Haha! I wrote nearly the same as you.
this has got to be one of the best youtube videos EVER!!!! straightfoward to the point PERFECTION!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
You just saved me probably 100$+. Thank you sir!
Save the cash and time goin to go get another Micro!!!... haa.. Thnx buddy!!... I ddnt even think anybody else had the same problem!!.. Lol.. Glad I found u brother!!....✌️😎👍
🔥 Great stuff Sam! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I wish you many returns!
Thanks so much. I have a home warrantee policy and will probably still have to spend $75 for a service call, since it is a bit more than I want to try, but at least I know more than I did before, and can make sure whoever they send is careful and competent. 👍 Tip: Start a bank account for repairs. It is actually cheaper in the long run not to use these warrantee companies, and to just buy new stuff at some point, but my home was new over a decade ago, so I have paid a lot into warrantees, and feel I need to suffer with them now, to get some return on my outlay.
Thank you sir. Worked wonders! This was my exact issue. MO was a magic chef ( home depot) the assembly was even easier. Inner components where the same though. Bests to you!
I have the same microwave from Home Depot with the exact same problem. Where you able to fix it?
@@timothydesoto1707 Yes. I had given up. Saw the video and dod the exact ribbon process. It has been two days and it’s good as new. Just take apart the 3 screws on the back and the panel will be accessible. Since the screw is a star head with a dot in the middle( sorry don’t know the name ), i used a flathead and forced it in a little to get a grip and remove gently…
Thank you so much. I changed by h.v. diode then got 0000 almost gave up. Your the man
My microwave started beeping then gave me a se code took all the connectors apart pushed on the ribbon and everything started working again great easy fix thanks.
Thank you very much for sharing. Saved me the cost of a new microwave...
Thank you it's a miracle that I had this issue very helpful video
Found a new microwave that was trashed b/c the touchpads were not working.After watching the video i fixed it, thanks.
wow, and my technician was just lazy to really check the problem. Thanks Sam, you saved me from buying a new one... which i don't have the money to do so.
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Thanks brotha, that was easy to follow and saved me money on repairs and/or having to buy a new one! Take care!
nice one, thanks. Clear explanations and good clear up-close focusing on panel board. Thanks, will try this fix tomorrow !
Well. That explains one thing. My panel will not repsond to a touch on any button... except the timer button. That makes sense because all of the other buttons involve priming the machine to turn on heating. But the timer does not engage the microwave it only engages the timer. Since the timer doesn't need the door safely closed to operate, it will respond with a beep even though none of the number buttons will respond .
I am going to check this out right now. BRB.
Thank you This saved me from buying a new one after my original warranty ran out 😇
I'm just trying to COOK MY PIZZA ROLLS
I NEED ZE MEDIC 😩🤣🤣🤣🤣
Same ans I was mad but his cidos fix it ans let me makw then
Yuck dude.. they’re way better in the oven
@@marcusderon2771 do I look like i can use an oven
😂
Thank you so much for sharing. I was able to fix my Kenmore microwave following the exact steps you suggested.
Thanks a lot man, my grandma was really sad cuz we needed to buy a NEW microwave but thanks to your help I fixed the one we already have! Thank you!
This was exactly what I needed. Worked just like you said. Thanks so very much!
Worked like a charm! Thanks a bunch for sharing.
Fix worked perfectly, thank you
Thank you! It was helpful! My ribbon was in place, but I touched few things there on that panel and something fixed itself maybe. It works now!
Great video BUT my microwave doesn't have a vent cover on TOP. I was able to find how to remove the cover on mine and will use your instructions for the next phase. Will also explore your channel for other topics because you are a good teacher :)
Just saved me 300 bux!! Thanks!
I am shocked! Looks so easy. Thank you!
Claire?
@@weslawsonsilverback what
Idk if this’ll fix mine but thanks just the same for taking the time to post the vid! 👍
*IT WORKS... THANK YOU SIR...*
Excellent video. Very simplified tutorial.thanks a lot
good job, and fix my microwave easy with your video, thank you, and subscribe for your channel..💯
Excellent video, but I want to caution you, DO NOT clean the cable end with any solvent! IT will wipe off the contact! Ask me how I know? I used a nickel conductive pen to paint them back on, and it mostly works except a few buttons.
i have the control panel not responding bit the ribbon cable is fine. do you know what it could be?
first it stopped to respond to some buttons, and when i managed to make it start it did not showed the numbers correctly, and sometimes when it got to 0 it just kept going starting from the max number like 76:76. and now the control panel does nothing.
Thankyou, working perfect now.
Thank you sir really great presentation, one of the best sir keep up the great videos.........
Only my ‘1’ Minute Button works.
Intermittently, the ‘30 Sec” Button may work. Then stops working.
All random.
Presently I have 1 working button; that’s 1 Minute Button.
I had the same problem on my Electrolux microwave, it doesn't have a ribbon connector but it does have a long multi pin connector that presses against the control board. I just cleaned both connectors with alcohol put it back together and it works fine now.
I did it as the video advises. It worked. It make me look so good in front the family. JJJJJ. Thanks
Exactly what was wrong with mine. Works fine now. THANKS.
What could be a reason for 1 main start/stop key doesn’t work at all , other buttons work
Your instructions solved my problem within minutes....thank you. The pad now works. Do you know how to stop the beeping on the model ffmv162lba?
Before one tries to open the panel, please unplug the microwave for 5 mins to overnight. It will reset and will work as normal. I found this technique to work all the time.
Is microwave need to be covered all time to avoid moisture? Can we keep microwave on countertop,?
Good one👌🏾🙏🏾instant fix here with my Daewoo.
I have almost the same problem but only the #1 button, clock button and light button do not work, do you think I need to replace the entire keypad panel?
very helpful, thanks :)
I did this last summer 2021 and it worked, but now it's happened again. I followed the same- procedure, but it's not working. It might be a bad key pad.....However, I'm going to take the summitch apart again and go through these procedures very slowly and carefully....again. Hopefully it will work. Failing that, I'll be looking to remover and replace the key pad.
Thanks problem fixed at no cost😀
i've seen dozens of videos with this as the solution.. but what if this doesn't' work? what do we do?
That did the trick for me. Thank you
I just tried this on my Emerson microwave, and it worked right away. It's very strange that a cable like that would ever come loose. I'm wondering if disconnecting and reconnecting the ribbon cable is draining the panel of any residual power that might be causing the fault. Anyway, thanks for the quick fix!
Does that fix the digital clock if only a few numbers are working?
Thank you for making this video sir mine is brand new not even a half a year old and it had the same problem I'm guessing I'm going to be doing it to mine in the morning as I just got off of work and am to tired to mess with it tonight but thank you so very much for making this video and I did subscribe to your channel.will.message you if I run into any sort of problems
Very helpful video. My power is on and all the buttons work except the Start, Also not working is the quick start. When you press 1/2/3, it tells you to press the Start button instead of starting automatically. I really don't want to call for servicing or pay during this Covid problem. :-(
Like so many others the author did not respond.
Can you change or fix broken ribbon cable alone or it has to the whole panel?
Wow, if this works (and I suspect it probably will since mine has been going behaving this way sporadically for a couple of months), I'm going to save a lot of money! I will update later.
Well did it work?
What would be the next troubleshooting tip if this didn't fix the issue?
too bad author didn't respond -- typical of so many sites -- professional and amateur
Just fixed three y o GE after watching half your video. The control panel alone costs $175. Temperamental things, these LED boards.
thanks! fixed my problem!
why are there no videos on how to remove the control panel from a table top microwave?
Thank you for sharing!
If need to replace do you have a link for that??
Hey I know this is old, but I tried this trick and my start button still doesn’t work… should I replace the panel or just buy a new one???
It worked! Thanks!
If your panel isn’t responding and the ribbon is still secure what would it be?
My buttons are physical, and they do work (barely), so I'm not sure what's wrong with mine. For example, when I press "Microwave," that kind of works. Then, I have to press "Select," and that is harder to get working. After that, I have to set a time with the up/down buttons. There comes the bigger problem. The up arrow button simply doesn't work, and the down one does but barely. So I have to get that to work and hold it down until it counts down from 99 minutes. And then the "Start" button is another story. I can get that working by spamming it rapidly, and it either works or it doesn't.
Thank you so much sir
awesome...works great.
Awesome job thank you
Thank you for this video. It informa me more of what MIGHT be the the problem with my microwave. Only that it's just a few keys on the panel that are not working and not the whole panel itself. Mine is a whirlpool microwave. How do you think I can proceed to fix this problem of the start button and some other buttons not working?
Mines the same did you figure it out??
Mines the same did you figure it out??
A little lat, I’m not sure if you were able to find a fix but you might need to replace the actual panel itself. I pulled mine off and messed with the ribbon and no fix so I ordered a new panel, we’ll see if it works. My defrost button doesn’t work.
@@jasone.6839 let me know if that works??
@@TheAverageLifeCassandraA ok, I replaced the panel and it’s a success. Everything is working again.
Hi, my microwave doesn't have the vent on top. Can the panel still fixed?
My question is that all the buttons on the panel is over working except the start button ..can you help me with that please?
Just calling repair places for this issue - $100+ just to diagnose. Will try this later and see if it works!
I have a Samsung Microwave ME20H705MSS and after tearing apart the inside of the door, the ribbon cable was indeed un-seated. works now.