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Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the door switch for the Sharp Microwave so that it will not turn on when the door is opened.

What you need

  1. Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Door Switch: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Door Switch: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Sharp microwave running with door open

    • Problem with the hardware interlock switches triggered by the door latch

    • Sharp model R-248BS

    • Unplug the microwave before you begin disassembly.

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  2. Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Remove screws: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Remove screws: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Remove screws: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Side screw

    • ...and 4 screws in the back

    • Star screws need T15X4 or equivalent. A flathead can be used in a pinch.

    • Remove the screws

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  4. Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Remove the screws (5 in number)): step 3, image 1 of 3 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Remove the screws (5 in number)): step 3, image 2 of 3 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Remove the screws (5 in number)): step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the case, should slide out with a little bit of effort.due to notches in the frame on the front top left ( when looking from the back).

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  5. Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Microwave with the cover open: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Microwave with the cover open: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Microwave with the cover open: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Now we will identify the switches

    • The lower two switches

    • ... and the upper switch

    • Upper switch faulty

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  6. Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Replacement of the switch: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Replacement of the switch: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sharp Microwave Door Switch Replacement, Replacement of the switch: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Top switch appears loose

    • Replace and reinstall

    • Angled reinsertion to line up hole with plastic support

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Sanjay Don

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One Comment

Some Sharp Microwaves use different Torx screws. The T15 didn't fit the screws on my model, it appears to be the security version of the T15. I suggest getting a set such as the Mako instead.

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