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Old 10-30-2007, 03:16 AM
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** JVM2050WH **

That model number looks incomplete, did you get it right off the appliance's model and serial number identification tag?

** GE does not sell parts **

Sure they do and you can also buy them at most good appliance parts suppliers. They will not likely tell you what is needed over the phone though.

** nor give our circuit diagrams **

There should be a wiring diagram on or in the unit somewhere. If for some reason it has been removed, GE will supply a replacement... possibly for a fee. They (nor any other major appliance manufacturer) however will not supply circuit diagrams for circuit boards used on their products.

** I figure it might be a loose connection or the magnetron is failing **

Or any number of internal components in the heating circuit.

** magnetron is failing (which is odd for a 2 year old microwave) **

Not really these days. GE might even have the highest failure rate in recent years.

** Of course I don't have the extended warranty for the microwave. **

Models purchased before Jan. 2006 may have up to a 5-year warranty (see the following link) on the magnetron tube (part only). Check your owner's manual.

LINK > The Purchase: Limited Warranties

** I'm trying to figure out if it's worth repairing... just to get the GE repair guy out is $80. **

And he likely won't be able to do much unless it is malfunctioning at the time when he's there.

JMO

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