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Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Display Board Replacement W10881549

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the display board on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the display and/or buttons are not working properly.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool

Step By Step Instructions

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Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
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Microwave Oven Display Board Replacement
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Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
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Shock Hazard
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Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
7
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
8
Disconnect the door wire connecter.
9
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry out the access plug.
10
Detach the door assembly mounting pins from the holes in the hinges to remove the assembly? and set it on a sturdy surface.
11
Next, pry out the plugs covering the four mounting screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws.
13
Now use a putty knife to help separate the outer door assembly from the inner panel.
14
Remove the window insert.
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Unthread all of the screws securing the display board cover.
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Lift up the cover and detach the wires from the clips on the cover.
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Next, unthread the four mounting screws to release the display board.
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Disconnect the harness connecter.
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Release the ribbon from the connecter.
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Install the new display board by first connecting the ribbon to the connecter.
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Connect the harness connecter.
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Position the display board and thread the mounting screws.
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Secure the wires in the retaining clips on the display board cover.
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Position the cover, then rethread all of the screws.
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Reposition the window insert.
26
Realign the inner door panel and snap the two panels together.
27
Replace the four mounting screws.
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Press the plugs into place.
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Now align the door assembly on the hinges so the mounting pins insert into the holes in the hinges.
30
With the door in place, snap the access plug in.
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Connect the door wire connecter.
32
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
33
Rethread the three screws.
34
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
35
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the display board on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the display and/or buttons are not working properly.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
2
Microwave Oven Display Board Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
7
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
8
Disconnect the door wire connecter.
9
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry out the access plug.
10
Detach the door assembly mounting pins from the holes in the hinges to remove the assembly? and set it on a sturdy surface.
11
Next, pry out the plugs covering the four mounting screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
12
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws.
13
Now use a putty knife to help separate the outer door assembly from the inner panel.
14
Remove the window insert.
15
Unthread all of the screws securing the display board cover.
16
Lift up the cover and detach the wires from the clips on the cover.
17
Next, unthread the four mounting screws to release the display board.
18
Disconnect the harness connecter.
19
Release the ribbon from the connecter.
20
Install the new display board by first connecting the ribbon to the connecter.
21
Connect the harness connecter.
22
Position the display board and thread the mounting screws.
23
Secure the wires in the retaining clips on the display board cover.
24
Position the cover, then rethread all of the screws.
25
Reposition the window insert.
26
Realign the inner door panel and snap the two panels together.
27
Replace the four mounting screws.
28
Press the plugs into place.
29
Now align the door assembly on the hinges so the mounting pins insert into the holes in the hinges.
30
With the door in place, snap the access plug in.
31
Connect the door wire connecter.
32
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
33
Rethread the three screws.
34
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
35
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.

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