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Glen,
What are the symptoms of the microwave "dieing?"
I am well aware of the microwave model you have - I've got two of them. One bought new about 9 years ago and the magnetron went out on it several years later. It made a horrible grinding vibration noise - and of course doesn't heat food. Replaced the magnetron and all is well. Fast forward several years - the other oven, in our newly purchased home - is the same model (but in black.) Made the same horrible noise, etc. I bought a replacement magnetron from a friend in the parts appliance business. $35 and we are back in style. If it's giving you the same symptoms - that's probably all you need to replace - and it's relatively simple - at least for a guy that has replaced an engine in an El Camino!