Here's a security bit set: amzn.to/3DGB4oy Here's the plastic lubricant I used: amzn.to/3ATKNWC Here are some popsicle sticks: amzn.to/3DP0GQ1 I get a small cut if you use the above links, hope they help!
It's been almost 5 years now (it's May 2020!) and I still use the microwave every day. This is a permanent fix! I'm stoked that this simple fix is keeping so many of these out of the landfills!
Was getting ready to chuck my 8yo Genius Prestige, but thanks to this video, I was able to fix it in less than 20 min. Two things that saved me a trip to the hardware store: 1) I used regular pliers to loosen the star screws (didn't have the special bit), and 2) instead of a popsicle stick, I cut a set of those disposable wooden chopsticks to wedge into the frame -- very stable, no need for hot glue. Thanks again for the vid!
Thank you! I thought the spring was wore out (connected to the double latch) since I broke the latch with my sleeve back in 2006. Problems started a week ago and got worse. Watched this and was ready to tear it apart but first took a flathead and bent to the left from the front thru both holes - top, bottom, then top, bottom again. 10 tries fine. Thanks again!
Adam: Thanks for the great video! Fixed my Panasonic in 10 minutes. I did a couple of different things that your viewers may try: (1) I used a vegetable oil spray instead of the WD-40 (bad smell) and it worked great, (2) I didn't have the star screw driver tip for the back 5 screws, so just undid the screws with a pair of pliers and then replaced them with regular 3/8" sheet metal screws of the same size (screws from a PC case or internals would work also); and (3) I didn't use the popsicle stick but took off the black "female" latch-catch piece (2 screws at top & bottom), bend the 2 white metal support tabs a little to straighten them out and then reinstalled the latch-catch back. Just like new now. Wife is very happy!
How awesome of you to let me know! Made my night! Mine's still working as good as the day I made the video, haven't had to do a thing to it. Hope you have the same result :)
It got to the point I had to "slam" the door shut in order for it to work. I know that would eventually break it. I found your video and followed what you said. I'm happy to say my microwave works perfectly now with only the slightest push to close the door. I didn't use the popsicle stick this time. However, if I see the problem returning I'll know to add the popsicle stick to the repair. It's all put back together and working at the moment. I did use some WD-40 on the latch. That seemed to help. Hubby is out of town and I couldn't wait another week for him to come home, so I did it myself. TY Adam for your easy to follow instructions.
Well, Adam, your video is still helping viewers! Got mine fixed but be careful if you have soft hands not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the cover when removing/putting it back on. It's not as easy as a pc panel either but will go back on if you take your time.
Thank you. Found this microwave abandoned in my barracks and was disappointed to see it was not working. Turns out to be exactly what happened to yours. Took off the screws with a gerber and pressed the switch back into place. No WD40 or Vegetable Oil here, only KY Jelly...
I have the exact same microwave with the same problems. The door would not shut properly and then it would turn off after a second. I watched your video and then fixed mine. Thanks buddy.
Excellent work Adam, I just fixed mine and it works stunningly...I was wondering, those encased sensors screw plate, the hole's are longer allowing slippage. If lock-washer's where used I think it might also be a permanent fix? Thanks to you I was able to fix my microwave, I am economically challenged at the moment and my grandchildren used the microwave consistently for hot pockets, and popcorn etc...if I would have had to purchase another microwave it would've put me in a worse position economically... Thank You
We got ours at an estate sale as well as a fridge and oven all for $60. What a steal! Didn’t hVe this issue, but the lightbulb doesn’t work and was curious how to get the cover off. Thanks for the help!
Interesting video! I appreciate watching do-it-yourselfers come up with solutions, even though I came here with a slightly less urgent issue. My Panasonic microwave is an even older model - a "just plain" Genius, before they even had the numeric keypad, that I got free from someone on Craigslist ages ago, and which worked great for many years until the door hinges developed a little too much play. As a result, the door became misaligned, listing slightly to the right in the closed position, and the oven wasn't operating unless I physically held the door straight on. I remedied that by inserting one end of - you guessed it, a popsicle stick (aren't they useful?) under the control panel where it protruded into the door frame at exactly the right height to align the door properly. Now it works - mostly, but sometimes I still have to reach out and press the top of the door firmly to the unit while in use, in order to keep a good seal, or it will stop working. I wonder if there's some way to tighten the hinges up so I don't have to do that? I'm at a loss on that so far.
Just fixed my microwave door!!!!!!! Thanks a lot for taking the time to edit and posting your video; I also installed the popsicle upgrade; should be good for another 15 years Bernard
Same oven here, same problem. Also found that it kept bending afterward, spite of removing the switch for a moment to increase the corrective bend-back. I am happy with my fix too.... Just a diagonal narrow zip tie between a spare hole in the top of the cavity box, and into the oval hole in the metal sheet for the top switch screw. And for good measure, a wire from the hole in the bottom half of the switch, diagonally to loop thru 2 vent holes under the door. Would have been so simple and cheap at the factory!
Picked up this microwave for free on the side of the road- basically new! Thank you for this video now we will have a basically new microwave for free!
Thank you so much Adam!!! You're an angel for sharing this video. We have the Panasonic microwave NN-SD797S and have been slamming (and slamming harder) the door for the past six months, maybe even longer. We started searching for a new microwave about a month ago. But thankfully, our procrastination and dislike for shopping paid off, and instead we found your microwave saving, money saving, and sanity saving video! We just fixed it this morning and all is great. No popsicle sticks here, so we used a pair of disposable chopsticks (the ones you get with all Asian take out orders). Used the wider end where it's not split. I was hoping to add a photo here to show you but appears to be not possible. Luckily, we bought a set of tamper proof Torx bits about three months ago when we had to replace the light bulb. This microwave is high maintenance!
It's not high maintenance anymore-now that you've fixed the design flaw (chop stick is fine!), you should be good forever. I use mine every day and haven't had a single issue with it. Congrats on the fix!
My microwave has 3 safety micro switches that are activated by the door. However, if one of them in particular is stuck in the electrically open condition, due to being defective, and you just plug the microwave into the AC outlet, off it goes full power. The inside lights are on, the table is spinning, and the microwaves are microwaving. So much for safety !!! But it was an easy fix. I noticed that the metal support in my oven was somewhat flimsy as well, but my microwave oven was built in June 2004, so I guess it has survived plenty of door slamming. Great video ! Wave to go Macgyver. Oops, I meant to say way to go.
A year ago I did a similar fix on my SD697S and used the video by kepkopke as the basis... no popsickle sticks. I think the plastic bracket being in place prevents you from bending the metal tabs appropriately. It's springy metal from the casing, so you have to over-bend so it comes to the right place after bending. I removed the screws that held the plastic latch mechanism to the metal tabs and pulled the plastic away before using pliers to bend the tabs "in". That has worked out for about a year now... but now I'm replacing the turntable motor TYJ50-8 with a TYJ50-8a19 (multimeter says 120 volts is being applied, but motor wasn't turning and coupling "D" hollow wasn't stripped out).
Can't believe it's been almost 5.5 years. Still holding up great! If I could make the video again I'd probably suggest some kind of wax instead of wd-40 so it lasts longer. Even furniture polish would be better I think.
@@adamdport just finished the repair. Exact same issue you had. *Handy info for everyone...if you have a Ring doorbell, the security torx head that comes with it fits the back screws perfectly* Thank you for saving me buying a new microwave!
The wood trick works awesome. Now to add a bit of WD-40 so that the door moves more smoothly and I'll have saved myself 300$ for a new microwave. Thanks man.
I had the same issue on a different model Panasonic. Even after the recommended fix, I had no luck, as one of the three switches (lower double switch, closer to the outside) was refusing to move into the right position. In the end, I had to loosen the screws holding the switch assembly to the flopping metal tabs, and slide it forward and up so the door hook pushed the plastic lever that triggered the switch correctly.
Hi Adam, Thanks for your video. I also have the same Panasonic Genius Microwave, I have to use quite a strong force to be able to close the door with a loud “bang”. I found this problem pretty soon after I bought the microwave. It is annoying to use the microwave late at night as the “banging sound of the door often woke up others who were already asleep. Please advise whether lubricating the latch will likely help or need to reduce the spring tension of the latch or there may be other problems or fix. Thank you.
I'm sorry I'm not sure. Lubricating the latch is quick and easy and you should do it even if there wasn't a bang. Start there. If it doesn't go away you're just going to have to take it apart and figure out what's making the sound
Hey Adam - just to say I had exactly the same problem. Fixed mine in 10 mins and sure I would have spent a lot longer taking it to bits if I hadn't seen your vid. Ours owes us nothing but will hopefully keep going for another year or two now. Cheers! :)
*+ Justin Jarrett it does not take 10 minutes, there is no need to take the back cover off, u have to bend the inside from the outside with something long*
Dude your amazing! Another video and another problem solved. Not sure if the problems are with the specific model of washing machine and microwave or just a coincidence. Regardless you just saved me plenty of time and money. Thanks for sharing!
thank you. saved me from buying a new microwave. FYI I used a flat head screwdriver to break off the small knob on the T20 screws, and then a standard T20 worked fine.
do you think it's a bad idea to put wood in that area with electircals and wiring? I ended up putting a whole block of wood in there which i screwed the flimsy metal joining the metal frame of the microwave to support. it's working well, but just worried it might pose a fire hazard or something
@@joshw604 I could see the same question being asked of metal or plastic! Metal conducts, plastic is flammable...that being said I can't speak to your craftsmanship. of course if you pinched a wire or one of your screws damaged something or your screw left a sharp edge etc then there could be an issue
I have had (and fixed) the identical problem with my Panasonic Genius, and it is now doing it again. The REAL cause of the problem is the "too-strong" spring(s) in the door closure. I am going to take the door apart enough to see if I might be able to reduce the tension on the locking levers by clipping a few coils off of the spring(s). That will let the door close easier, without beating the hell out of the rest of the microwave, especially the micro switches.
@@adamdport I have had success fixing the door that you have to SLAM to get it to close. That part of the job was simple. I also had to replace one of the micro switches so the turntable would not turn when the door was open. The spring that holds the door closed was very easy to access. Just use a screwdriver to pry out the plastic molding that is snapped into place on the inside of the door. You do not have to remove the door... just the molding. You will then see the plastic latch body with a spring hooked to the bottom to create the tension. Unhook the spring and the plastic latch body with the two hooks that hold the door closed will come right out. You will see there are two pins that allow the latch body to slide up and down? My upper pin was cracked, but not quite broken in two. I ordered a new one for about $10. I went to Home Depot to get a slightly weaker spring, but had no luck. Before my new plastic latch body arrived, I decided to try and fix the old one. I drilled through the affected area and installed a steel pin (a mandrel from a blind rivet), coated with 2-part epoxy. Reinstalled it in the door and used the original spring without modification. Sprayed the parts with white lithium grease. I think the cracked pin on the latch body was most of the problem. The door now closes AND opens with no effort at all!! I keep forgetting, and find myself still slamming the door. I didn't even use the new latch.....I will save it in case my repair fails. This microwave has been very hard to close from day one, so maybe it was the lubricant, too?
@@Virtuenow if I'm being honest I guess I hadn't really considered it to be a danger at the time. Afaik that part of the circuitry is separate from the circuitry I got near in the video so probably not of much concern. Sounds like it's well protected, so that's good! Probably easier to just wait a day or so for it to discharge if you're concerned. Thanks for the thought though.
Nice video Sir, but a certain amount of the blame for this problem happening is "Door Slammers" . Why do people find it necessary to slam doors? Anyway perhaps Manufacturers will take note and strengthen the mounting bracket.
Anglo Saxon I don’t think a microwave door should require so much force to close. If I didn’t slam mine, I’d need to use my other hand to keep the microwave from sliding. Who DOESN’T slam a car door? I don’t know why a microwave door should be used differently than any other door. With my popsicle stick reinforcement, I’ve been happily slamming for years now with no issues.
Adam Davenport BMW, Mercedes,Rolls Royce, Bentley owners to name just a few have no need to slam their doors. Over the range mw are fixed so can be carefully closed with one hand. Quality on counter top mw have rubber feet to stop sliding, so your "must slam" argument does not cut it for me.
It’s a manufacturing flaw. When I took mine apart I could see the metal bracket bending out because the leaver hooks were not lubricated enough to pop up on their own. The front face of the hook hits the sensor mechanism and instead of sliding over and into place it pushes the whole inside part inwards bending the metal bracket out. I remember thinking it was tough to close the door when we brought it home. In my opinion it’s a slide lubrication issue not a mounting bracket issue. Perhaps they could have used a slightly lower gauge wire for the spring in the door?
We are not slammers, quite the opposite. I thought we damaged the door by trying to close it softly/quietly. It is just a poor design. Thanks for the video.
I used a heavy gauge wire with plastic coat suggested by an alternate video to hold the metal part straight a year ago and it worked great until today. Hadn’t seen this video suggesting door leaver lube. One of the hooks looked a bit bent today so I tried to straighten. WARNING!! It doesn’t take much to break those hooks after 6 years of degradation. It also didn’t take much to squirt superglue all over the inside of the door mechanism royally f@&#ing the whole thing up. Wah Wah ;(
+Adam Davenport I was just curious. Others on youtube said it should be done but i see many videos of people not doing it. I will be replacing a door switch which is low voltage and wont be near high voltage circuits so it might be overkill to buy the extra parts and discharge
I've never heard of one of those breaking. I have seen the bottom glass fall off the little key in the middle though. Make sure that the 3 little bumps line up with the 3 detents in the center of the microwave and lmk if that helps
Coppulor I'd recommend a wick-style humidifier in each bedroom. The fan in the humidifier makes a wonderful white noise that makes it hard to notice other noises in the house.
Actually, we already use an air filter for that. So, I lubed the bracket/spring combo in the door and my oh my what a difference. It gently slides closed now. woohoo!! And thanks to you the microwave woiks (yes, woiks) when its apposed to. I have yet to brace the bracket but I will do that tomorrow. Thank you sir!
such a bad design by Panasonic, i have to bend the metal flap every few weeks, I will try your method of using something to reinforce it, I wish there was a more permanent solution though
If you are having to bend the bracket every few weeks , careful it might eventually break off through metal fatigue. Seriously through can't you try closing the door more gently?
This microwave is horrible quality, we should file a class action lawsuit and get refunded. I "fixed" my door for a couple months. Now it won't start. Absolute shit.
Problem....wood + electricity + heat =?????fire hazard.......So what I would do in this situation (and thats just me maybe someone else better idea) would be some hard plastic or soft...get the thickness and wrap the plastic with some electrical tape and then do what you are doing with the wedging in.
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Here's the plastic lubricant I used: amzn.to/3ATKNWC
Here are some popsicle sticks: amzn.to/3DP0GQ1
I get a small cut if you use the above links, hope they help!
It's been almost 5 years now (it's May 2020!) and I still use the microwave every day. This is a permanent fix! I'm stoked that this simple fix is keeping so many of these out of the landfills!
You’re the man Adam!
@@Gheldrose94 So Right
Was getting ready to chuck my 8yo Genius Prestige, but thanks to this video, I was able to fix it in less than 20 min. Two things that saved me a trip to the hardware store: 1) I used regular pliers to loosen the star screws (didn't have the special bit), and 2) instead of a popsicle stick, I cut a set of those disposable wooden chopsticks to wedge into the frame -- very stable, no need for hot glue. Thanks again for the vid!
Thank you! I thought the spring was wore out (connected to the double latch) since I broke the latch with my sleeve back in 2006. Problems started a week ago and got worse. Watched this and was ready to tear it apart but first took a flathead and bent to the left from the front thru both holes - top, bottom, then top, bottom again. 10 tries fine. Thanks again!
Adam: Thanks for the great video! Fixed my Panasonic in 10 minutes. I did a couple of different things that your viewers may try: (1) I used a vegetable oil spray instead of the WD-40 (bad smell) and it worked great, (2) I didn't have the star screw driver tip for the back 5 screws, so just undid the screws with a pair of pliers and then replaced them with regular 3/8" sheet metal screws of the same size (screws from a PC case or internals would work also); and (3) I didn't use the popsicle stick but took off the black "female" latch-catch piece (2 screws at top & bottom), bend the 2 white metal support tabs a little to straighten them out and then reinstalled the latch-catch back. Just like new now. Wife is very happy!
Hey Adam, this video is 5 years old. It is still very helpful. Thanks Adam. I just fixed my microwave by follow your instructions.
How awesome of you to let me know! Made my night! Mine's still working as good as the day I made the video, haven't had to do a thing to it. Hope you have the same result :)
It got to the point I had to "slam" the door shut in order for it to work. I know that would eventually break it. I found your video and followed what you said. I'm happy to say my microwave works perfectly now with only the slightest push to close the door. I didn't use the popsicle stick this time. However, if I see the problem returning I'll know to add the popsicle stick to the repair. It's all put back together and working at the moment. I did use some WD-40 on the latch. That seemed to help. Hubby is out of town and I couldn't wait another week for him to come home, so I did it myself. TY Adam for your easy to follow instructions.
Norma Wgc you’re welcome! I’m so happy it worked for you. Thanks for letting me know you found it helpful!
Well, Adam, your video is still helping viewers!
Got mine fixed but be careful if you have soft hands not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the cover when removing/putting it back on. It's not as easy as a pc panel either but will go back on if you take your time.
Thank you so much! Just moved to a new house with this microwave and the problem just kept getting wore. It was driving me crazy!
Thank you. Found this microwave abandoned in my barracks and was disappointed to see it was not working. Turns out to be exactly what happened to yours. Took off the screws with a gerber and pressed the switch back into place. No WD40 or Vegetable Oil here, only KY Jelly...
I have the exact same microwave with the same problems. The door would not shut properly and then it would turn off after a second.
I watched your video and then fixed mine. Thanks buddy.
It's been 6 months since I did the fix and I haven't had a problem since. I think it's safe to say that the popsicle-stick fix is permanent.
Excellent work Adam, I just fixed mine and it works stunningly...I was wondering, those encased sensors screw plate, the hole's are longer allowing slippage. If lock-washer's where used I think it might also be a permanent fix? Thanks to you I was able to fix my microwave, I am economically challenged at the moment and my grandchildren used the microwave consistently for hot pockets, and popcorn etc...if I would have had to purchase another microwave it would've put me in a worse position economically... Thank You
Hi great video. I need help
Adam Davenport Thanks. Same method applies to the Panasonic nn-sn966s door switch.
Thanks Adams, work like a charm. Hate you because I had to open and eat an ice cream at 10 PM just to collect the stick :D
We got ours at an estate sale as well as a fridge and oven all for $60. What a steal! Didn’t hVe this issue, but the lightbulb doesn’t work and was curious how to get the cover off. Thanks for the help!
yes, that worked. I've been slamming the door for months to get it working. This video helped and probably saved me 200$ thank you.
Interesting video! I appreciate watching do-it-yourselfers come up with solutions, even though I came here with a slightly less urgent issue. My Panasonic microwave is an even older model - a "just plain" Genius, before they even had the numeric keypad, that I got free from someone on Craigslist ages ago, and which worked great for many years until the door hinges developed a little too much play. As a result, the door became misaligned, listing slightly to the right in the closed position, and the oven wasn't operating unless I physically held the door straight on.
I remedied that by inserting one end of - you guessed it, a popsicle stick (aren't they useful?) under the control panel where it protruded into the door frame at exactly the right height to align the door properly. Now it works - mostly, but sometimes I still have to reach out and press the top of the door firmly to the unit while in use, in order to keep a good seal, or it will stop working. I wonder if there's some way to tighten the hinges up so I don't have to do that? I'm at a loss on that so far.
Just fixed my microwave door!!!!!!!
Thanks a lot for taking the time to edit and posting your video; I also installed the popsicle upgrade; should be good for another 15 years
Bernard
Same oven here, same problem. Also found that it kept bending afterward, spite of removing the switch for a moment to increase the corrective bend-back. I am happy with my fix too.... Just a diagonal narrow zip tie between a spare hole in the top of the cavity box, and into the oval hole in the metal sheet for the top switch screw. And for good measure, a wire from the hole in the bottom half of the switch, diagonally to loop thru 2 vent holes under the door. Would have been so simple and cheap at the factory!
Second time watching this video. You saved me again. Thanks. This time I added the stick to support the bracket.
Finally, someone who actually knows what they’re doing
Picked up this microwave for free on the side of the road- basically new! Thank you for this video now we will have a basically new microwave for free!
Kendra Twomey I'm so stoked we kept something out of the landfill together! Thanks for letting me know!
Thank you so much Adam!!! You're an angel for sharing this video.
We have the Panasonic microwave NN-SD797S and have been slamming (and slamming harder) the door for the past six months, maybe even longer. We started searching for a new microwave about a month ago. But thankfully, our procrastination and dislike for shopping paid off, and instead we found your microwave saving, money saving, and sanity saving video!
We just fixed it this morning and all is great. No popsicle sticks here, so we used a pair of disposable chopsticks (the ones you get with all Asian take out orders). Used the wider end where it's not split. I was hoping to add a photo here to show you but appears to be not possible.
Luckily, we bought a set of tamper proof Torx bits about three months ago when we had to replace the light bulb. This microwave is high maintenance!
It's not high maintenance anymore-now that you've fixed the design flaw (chop stick is fine!), you should be good forever. I use mine every day and haven't had a single issue with it. Congrats on the fix!
@@adamdport It's going to take a while to relearn how to NOT slam the door. Hahaha!
My microwave has 3 safety micro switches that are activated by the door. However, if one of them in particular is stuck in the electrically open condition, due to being defective, and you just plug the microwave into the AC outlet, off it goes full power. The inside lights are on, the table is spinning, and the microwaves are microwaving. So much for safety !!! But it was an easy fix.
I noticed that the metal support in my oven was somewhat flimsy as well, but my microwave oven was built in June 2004, so I guess it has survived plenty of door slamming. Great video ! Wave to go Macgyver. Oops, I meant to say way to go.
Very well done. Fixed the problem with our microwave.
Used the popsicle stick upgrade and it worked! Thanks so much for this video.
That's awesome! Thank you for taking the time to let me know it helped you out!
Good to see that you have described the real primary cause of the problem, the stiff catch slide in the door itself.
Thank you Adam. Your video was just what I needed to fix the door problem on my Panasonic microwave.
A year ago I did a similar fix on my SD697S and used the video by kepkopke as the basis... no popsickle sticks. I think the plastic bracket being in place prevents you from bending the metal tabs appropriately. It's springy metal from the casing, so you have to over-bend so it comes to the right place after bending. I removed the screws that held the plastic latch mechanism to the metal tabs and pulled the plastic away before using pliers to bend the tabs "in".
That has worked out for about a year now... but now I'm replacing the turntable motor TYJ50-8 with a TYJ50-8a19 (multimeter says 120 volts is being applied, but motor wasn't turning and coupling "D" hollow wasn't stripped out).
Thanks Adam! Your video helped me on fixing the door issues. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for this video. I have a similar model panasonic inverter with the same issue. Gonna try this before dropping another $250 for a replacement.
Can't believe it's been almost 5.5 years. Still holding up great! If I could make the video again I'd probably suggest some kind of wax instead of wd-40 so it lasts longer. Even furniture polish would be better I think.
@@adamdport just finished the repair. Exact same issue you had.
*Handy info for everyone...if you have a Ring doorbell, the security torx head that comes with it fits the back screws perfectly*
Thank you for saving me buying a new microwave!
The wood trick works awesome. Now to add a bit of WD-40 so that the door moves more smoothly and I'll have saved myself 300$ for a new microwave. Thanks man.
I had the same issue on a different model Panasonic. Even after the recommended fix, I had no luck, as one of the three switches (lower double switch, closer to the outside) was refusing to move into the right position. In the end, I had to loosen the screws holding the switch assembly to the flopping metal tabs, and slide it forward and up so the door hook pushed the plastic lever that triggered the switch correctly.
Dude, this is fantastic-worked like a charm. Thanks much.
Worked like a friggen charm. Thank you so much.
You're friggen welcome!
Hi Adam, Thanks for your video. I also have the same Panasonic Genius Microwave, I have to use quite a strong force to be able to close the door with a loud “bang”. I found this problem pretty soon after I bought the microwave. It is annoying to use the microwave late at night as the “banging sound of the door often woke up others who were already asleep. Please advise whether lubricating the latch will likely help or need to reduce the spring tension of the latch or there may be other problems or fix. Thank you.
I'm sorry I'm not sure. Lubricating the latch is quick and easy and you should do it even if there wasn't a bang. Start there. If it doesn't go away you're just going to have to take it apart and figure out what's making the sound
Thanks very much Adam for your prompt reply and advise.
Mine just needed the lubrication. Great thanks brother. Great video
Do you know where the capacitor is located? I don't want to do anything until it is discharged
Thanks, this was the exact fix I needed! Works great now. just had to get the stupid star bit for a buck and a half.
Very easy to fix after seeing your video, now it works as new, thnx
Hey Adam - just to say I had exactly the same problem. Fixed mine in 10 mins and sure I would have spent a lot longer taking it to bits if I hadn't seen your vid. Ours owes us nothing but will hopefully keep going for another year or two now. Cheers! :)
Justin Jarrett thanks for letting me know! Comments like these fuel my motivation to post more videos like this. 👍
Least I could do...TH-cam is a wonderful thing!
*+ Adam Davenport with this video I understood how to fix it in 2 seconds, literally, I think if u are quick it takes 1 seconds, try to guess how*
*+ Justin Jarrett it does not take 10 minutes, there is no need to take the back cover off, u have to bend the inside from the outside with something long*
Thank you I had the same problem and you saved me a ton of time and troubleshooting!
It worked! Thanks for the video!!!!! Super easy!
Dude your amazing! Another video and another problem solved. Not sure if the problems are with the specific model of washing machine and microwave or just a coincidence. Regardless you just saved me plenty of time and money. Thanks for sharing!
I've got that same issue on my Panasonic microwave; thanks for the tip.
thank you. saved me from buying a new microwave. FYI I used a flat head screwdriver to break off the small knob on the T20 screws, and then a standard T20 worked fine.
Kevin Quinn I pinned this comment, hopefully you'll help some others out with this idea!
Thanks Adam. This worked like a charm. Saved me big time! Cheers.
do you think it's a bad idea to put wood in that area with electircals and wiring? I ended up putting a whole block of wood in there which i screwed the flimsy metal joining the metal frame of the microwave to support. it's working well, but just worried it might pose a fire hazard or something
@@joshw604 I could see the same question being asked of metal or plastic! Metal conducts, plastic is flammable...that being said I can't speak to your craftsmanship. of course if you pinched a wire or one of your screws damaged something or your screw left a sharp edge etc then there could be an issue
@@adamdport thanks for your reply! i was thinking the same thing in terms of metal and plastic. i guess time will tell!
Brilliant! Just what I would do, engineer? Just ordered a Panasonic genius and was concerned about that problem.
Great video. Mine has the same problem, I'll try to follow these steps over the weekend. Any idea on how to fix the dial knob?
Josue Puac I've never taken it apart but I'd suspect it just needs to be cleaned up and lubricated.
Is there a way to access the switch from the front of the microwave? I have a built-in microwave that can't be removed without a whole lot of fuss!
Awesome video.......easy peasy........Adam.....U r da man !!!!!
Excellent video. Good Job.
Love this guy👍🏻
Definitely helpful! Thanks.
How much does a brand new microwave such as this cost?. Thanks.
Is it safe to use WD 40 to lubricate the switch as it has quite strong smell? Is there any other lubricant that is safer to use?
Any plastic safe lubricant is fine!
I have had (and fixed) the identical problem with my Panasonic Genius, and it is now doing it again. The REAL cause of the problem is the "too-strong" spring(s) in the door closure. I am going to take the door apart enough to see if I might be able to reduce the tension on the locking levers by clipping a few coils off of the spring(s). That will let the door close easier, without beating the hell out of the rest of the microwave, especially the micro switches.
Max Rentz I like where your head’s at, please report back what you discover! I’d love to do the same to mine if it works out.
@@adamdport I have had success fixing the door that you have to SLAM to get it to close. That part of the job was simple. I also had to replace one of the micro switches so the turntable would not turn when the door was open. The spring that holds the door closed was very easy to access. Just use a screwdriver to pry out the plastic molding that is snapped into place on the inside of the door. You do not have to remove the door... just the molding. You will then see the plastic latch body with a spring hooked to the bottom to create the tension. Unhook the spring and the plastic latch body with the two hooks that hold the door closed will come right out. You will see there are two pins that allow the latch body to slide up and down? My upper pin was cracked, but not quite broken in two. I ordered a new one for about $10. I went to Home Depot to get a slightly weaker spring, but had no luck. Before my new plastic latch body arrived, I decided to try and fix the old one. I drilled through the affected area and installed a steel pin (a mandrel from a blind rivet), coated with 2-part epoxy. Reinstalled it in the door and used the original spring without modification. Sprayed the parts with white lithium grease. I think the cracked pin on the latch body was most of the problem. The door now closes AND opens with no effort at all!! I keep forgetting, and find myself still slamming the door. I didn't even use the new latch.....I will save it in case my repair fails. This microwave has been very hard to close from day one, so maybe it was the lubricant, too?
Thanks man! Your the mvp!
Did you discharge the capacitor? How did you get the box off capacitor?
No
Adam Davenport: thanks, why not?
@@Virtuenow if I'm being honest I guess I hadn't really considered it to be a danger at the time. Afaik that part of the circuitry is separate from the circuitry I got near in the video so probably not of much concern. Sounds like it's well protected, so that's good! Probably easier to just wait a day or so for it to discharge if you're concerned. Thanks for the thought though.
Thank you Adam
great job , it works , fixed the problem
Thank you Adam, i had the same problem
Claude
wow, worked perfectly, thanks!
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Nice video Sir, but a certain amount of the blame for this problem happening is "Door Slammers" . Why do people find it necessary to slam doors? Anyway perhaps Manufacturers will take note and strengthen the mounting bracket.
Anglo Saxon I don’t think a microwave door should require so much force to close. If I didn’t slam mine, I’d need to use my other hand to keep the microwave from sliding. Who DOESN’T slam a car door? I don’t know why a microwave door should be used differently than any other door.
With my popsicle stick reinforcement, I’ve been happily slamming for years now with no issues.
Adam Davenport
BMW, Mercedes,Rolls Royce, Bentley owners to name just a few have no need to slam their doors. Over the range mw are fixed so can be carefully closed with one hand. Quality on counter top mw have rubber feet to stop sliding, so your "must slam" argument does not cut it for me.
It’s a manufacturing flaw. When I took mine apart I could see the metal bracket bending out because the leaver hooks were not lubricated enough to pop up on their own. The front face of the hook hits the sensor mechanism and instead of sliding over and into place it pushes the whole inside part inwards bending the metal bracket out. I remember thinking it was tough to close the door when we brought it home. In my opinion it’s a slide lubrication issue not a mounting bracket issue. Perhaps they could have used a slightly lower gauge wire for the spring in the door?
We are not slammers, quite the opposite. I thought we damaged the door by trying to close it softly/quietly. It is just a poor design. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Adam!
Thanks man you saved me a lots money
thank you so much, this worked perfectly!
thanks you saved me money yes wood trick works awesome your the best
Good job.. Thank you ❤
Thank you, thank you!
I used a heavy gauge wire with plastic coat suggested by an alternate video to hold the metal part straight a year ago and it worked great until today. Hadn’t seen this video suggesting door leaver lube. One of the hooks looked a bit bent today so I tried to straighten. WARNING!! It doesn’t take much to break those hooks after 6 years of degradation. It also didn’t take much to squirt superglue all over the inside of the door mechanism royally f@&#ing the whole thing up. Wah Wah ;(
Awesome!
Thanks mate.
Thank you! WD40 did the trick and the door is working like new!
Did you discharge the cap?
Nope! Was I close to touching a charged lead at some point? If you leave a detailed comment here I'll add an annotation.
+Adam Davenport I was just curious. Others on youtube said it should be done but i see many videos of people not doing it. I will be replacing a door switch which is low voltage and wont be near high voltage circuits so it might be overkill to buy the extra parts and discharge
+Adam Davenport thank you for the video btw!
Good job, but Prestige is not so prestige old fashion popsicle stick rescue💪
thanks brother
Could u please make a video on same model ,when oven is working but turntable not moving ... please help.
I've never heard of one of those breaking. I have seen the bottom glass fall off the little key in the middle though. Make sure that the 3 little bumps line up with the 3 detents in the center of the microwave and lmk if that helps
You didn't get my point..
Oven is working but turntable is not moving...it's brand new oven just two month old..
awesome thank you! now can you please tell me how to make the closing of the door silent so 3 am coffee re-warming doesnt wake anybody up? : )
Coppulor I'd recommend a wick-style humidifier in each bedroom. The fan in the humidifier makes a wonderful white noise that makes it hard to notice other noises in the house.
Actually, we already use an air filter for that. So, I lubed the bracket/spring combo in the door and my oh my what a difference. It gently slides closed now. woohoo!! And thanks to you the microwave woiks (yes, woiks) when its apposed to. I have yet to brace the bracket but I will do that tomorrow. Thank you sir!
Awesome ...
what was the error number ??
There was no error number. It just told me to close the door, even when the door was closed.
Thanks and good job
such a bad design by Panasonic, i have to bend the metal flap every few weeks, I will try your method of using something to reinforce it, I wish there was a more permanent solution though
leamsi2099 it's been a year and a half since I glued in the popsicle stick and I haven't had any issues. Seems permanent to me.
If you are having to bend the bracket every few weeks , careful it might eventually break off through metal fatigue. Seriously through can't you try closing the door more gently?
PS: popsicle is not going to help, going to need a 2" x 4" . LOL.
Thank you i jisr fixed my microwave
ok bueno el video aver si me puedes ayudar tengo un panasonic inverte como ese pero me sale un error H98 como hago para solucionar
Algun componente fundido en el inverter causa este codigo de error.
This microwave is horrible quality, we should file a class action lawsuit and get refunded. I "fixed" my door for a couple months. Now it won't start. Absolute shit.
Hey Adam,
my Panasonic shows fff on the screen
what dose the ff stand for the unit wont work
My microwave is hanging on a wall. I can't take it down myself.😳
Aimee you’d be amazed what neighbors will help you with in exchange for baked goods!
Great video, thanks for sharing Pee-Wee Herman!
Problem....wood + electricity + heat =?????fire hazard.......So what I would do in this situation (and thats just me maybe someone else better idea) would be some hard plastic or soft...get the thickness and wrap the plastic with some electrical tape and then do what you are doing with the wedging in.
mdcorman 55 there’s no electricity or heat where I wedged it but I understand the concern. I don’t see why your way won’t work too!
panasonics have piece of shit latches
i'm having the same issue with mine. I've never had a microwave that needs the latch lubricated.
Love this guy👍🏻