Salter Display Module or Control PCB Fault

Microwave display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Aging LED/LCD display, Loose display ribbon cable, Failing control PCB power supply, Cracked solder joints

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before accessing the control panel.

Steps:

  • 1. Power reset: Unplug for 10 minutes and reconnect. Sometimes flicker is due to a temporary control glitch.
  • 2. Check brightness setting: Some Salter models allow dimming the display; verify settings in the user manual.
  • 3. Inspect connections (advanced): Remove the control panel and reseat the display ribbon cable. Look for obvious damage or corrosion.
  • 4. Replace display/PCB: If the display remains dim or segments are missing, replace the display module or entire control PCB.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Display Module
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