The door is falling apart...need a new door? worth buying door or new microwave?

Doors for microwave ovens are usually replaced as a complete item.
I would ask the person who forgot to fix the door latches properly back to fix it properly.
If some of the clips were snapped off when removing the door panel, the panel must be replaced or it will fall out again.

On alot of models the door comes as a complete assembly and can't be taken apart. Magic Chef is made by Maytag and I am pretty sure theirs do not come apart. If it does come apart then it is likely held togther by plastic tabs that have to be pried apart. The problem is they break easy and then you will be replacing parts. Guess you will have to decide if it is worth taking that chance because doors are expensive. I don't see your model # in the description but you can try looking a diagram by typing in your complete model # located on the sticker inside the microwave. Try sears.com and click on parts and various other repair sites. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

To be honest-- it's not worth the effort. Some doors do come apart and some are glued together. If the replacement door is only listed as a complete door it doesn't come apart. If it does come apart, it requires prying the plastic frame off the inner side of the door to get to the screws. The frames usually crack if you are not careful. Contact Frigidaire customer relations and explain the problem and see what they have to offer either as a repair or explanation.

DO NOT use this microwave in the current condition it is in- please! Although microwaves do not emit ionizing radiation, it does emit non-ionizing radiation and electromagnetic fields- and there is a lot of research studies being done possibly linking microwave exposure to cancer.
If your microwave is in that bad a shape, bring it to an authorized microwave repair shop or junk it and buy a new one.

For replacement parts, repair videos, and manuals: http://www.lg.com/us/support/parts-accessories

The door handle can easily be replaced on most microwave ovens by removing the inner door panel that goes around the perimeter of the glass. The following link explains how to access and replace the door handle:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3696942-microwave_oven_door_handle_replacement

This should be a very simple repair that you can easily perform yourself.

If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. You can refer to this illustration, if you like, to assist you as well:

http://pcappliancerepair.com/model-display.php

I hope this helps you.

I fixed the problem by buying a new microwave.  $200.00 for a repacement door is ludicrouis

You can fix this. The same thing happened to my Sharp Microwave.

I got my parts at www.repairclinic.com . On my partidular model (which is probably onder than yours) there is a right hand latch and a left hand latch. Make sure of the one you need. Heck - buy them both.

The door was a little trickey for me to get apart - there was a plastic strip hiding the screws.

While I had it apart, I replaced the door safety interlock switches too ... you may want to consider replacing yours as well.

Also, as long as you have it all apart, you might want to change the lamp as well.

If you need more help with this ... tack a note on to this post.

I hope I have helped you ...

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Check repairclinic.com for parts on this unit. The door will run you about $121 item #1310935. If you just need the door frame assy. that's about $31 item#1300226. Good Luck.

To replace the inner part of the latch is actually quite easy. Remove the glass tray from inside, then unplug the unit. Take to a flat surface and stand on edge so that the door will open flat. On the inside is a plastic trim that is just clipped on. Pop this off carefully and you will now see the assembly you need to replace. Note where the spring is anchored to the door before taking it apart. Put a small amount of lubricant on the guide pins of the new catch (petroleum jelly works great).

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383

 

If you don't find your model there, call the number shown on that page.