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Cabinet Vibration or Loose Internal Components
Microwave is unusually noisy with rattling or vibration sounds coming from the cabinet during operation.
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Possible Causes
Loose mounting screws on transformer or fan, loose outer cabinet screws, warped or vibrating side panels, misaligned turntable components
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the microwave before tightening any screws or removing panels.
Steps to reduce vibration:
- 1. Check placement: Ensure the microwave is on a stable, level surface with all feet contacting the counter. Use a spirit level if available.
- 2. Tighten external screws: Inspect and gently tighten accessible screws on the outer cabinet and door handle.
- 3. Test with and without turntable: Run briefly with the turntable removed (with a small cup of water on the floor) to see if the noise changes. If it does, inspect the tray, ring, and coupler.
Technician-level checks:
- 4. Tighten internal mounts: With the cover removed, tighten mounting bolts for the transformer, magnetron, and fan assembly.
If loud vibration persists, internal components may be failing and should be inspected by a professional.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Cabinet Mounting Hardware
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