Whirlpool Microwave door issues ( WMC30516HZ0 )

[SuperdaveTX]

I had set up a service call for our door.. easy button.. i thought.   Well, just out of warranty AND.. they do not have parts for this microwave...and they said it is a full replacement and cancelled my service call!   lol jeez!

I saw a video of someone replacing a spring for a WP microwave, figured I would do the same and/or just spread the spring, or get something beefier..

Thoughts?

 

[Vance R]

If your talking about the button on lower right side to open door. You'll have to remove the metal cover and look to see what is broken or out of place.

[SuperdaveTX]

Yes...  the large button on the lower right.   I saw that i need to take the whole panel on the right hand side off, disconnect 2 leads, then get to the spring mechanism which i believe was on the top part.   but yeah.   it seems it is just a spring that is not doing its job.