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brulaz
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Nov 28, 2014

Crazed microwave

After a power outage back home (thunder storm), our High Pointe 0.9 cuft RV microwave has started acting up. It's totally random; it will beep, then go into some obscure mode, flashing meaningless (to me) symbols. So far, it's been possible to reset it, and then it's ok for a while.

Since that initial thunder storm, I've installed a Progressive Ind. Voltage and Surge protector. It gives no indication that the microwave's current random weirdness is related any power fluctuations.

Maybe it's turned into an alien radio?

Anyway, we're thinking about replacing it. $140 (incl. shipping) from Burnstines.

Or would there be a simple, cheaper, guaranteed fix, like replacing a circuit board?

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  • My guess is. By the time it's tested, problem located & repaired, you would spend close to the $140 anyway.

    If replaced, why not do so with another, better made micro ? There are several to choose from. Amazon, Ebay, Best Buy
  • If you plan to do it yourself, then perhaps swapping a circuit board would be cheaper, but if you have it done, probably not.

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