GE microwave wont heat, but everything else works

Microwave Repair
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I have GE microwave (Model # JES831WB002, about 6-7 years old) which was working fine until yesterday. All of a sudden it stopped heating, but all of the other functions on the key pad, lcd screen, turntable, internal light seem to be working fine. I tried opening the screws behind but was unsuccessful since it has two screws which require a special screw driver.

Any suggestions as to what the problem may be - magentron, diode, fuse or something else. Also how can I open it up myself and try diagnosing the issue as it cost $80+parts and labor to have a GE rep come by to get it checked/fixed. In that price, I might as well buy a new microwave. But I want to be certain that this one I have cant be fixed for cheaper before I dispose it off to get a new one.

Thanks for your suggestions.

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I Have A Ge Model Jvm1660wb002 Microwave. It Starts Properly Then In About 10 Seconds Something Clicks And Then There Is A Humming Sound. Everything Else Works. Please Diagnose Thanks

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Do You Know The Part Number For The Light Bulb?

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Techi_Dude, mine stopped working yesterday and am considering a service call though I wish to try on my own first. Model JVM1850WH02 supposedly manufactured in Dec '04 but installed in '06. Everything else works but no heat. Please share what you have learned should it not be posted. Thx!

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techi-dude, mine too, auto zone sell the special socket for those screws. http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/micfaq.htm#mictsthvd
this site may help you diagnose the problem,
shaun

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When I open the microwave door the hinge side of the door moves up and down. It looks like the hinge has broken free from the frame of the microwave. I have looked at the diagram but it is hard to tell what part to order so that I won’t have the movement in the hinges. Please help me in deciding what part I need to order and how to install the part.