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kingdaddy · 03-16-2016, 10:09 AM

Well, I just got done fixing my Dometic Micro/Conv. (model DOTRC17BC) which suffered a door latch failure last night. Sounds like the same thing as the OP posted so thought I would share what I did.
The latch on the door is a piece of plastic with an upper and lower "hook" shaped thing which goes into the holes in the microwave door frame.
There is a spring that is connected behind the interior door trim that connects to the latch I described. In my case, the connection for the spring to the latch broke (see pics).
Now for the repair:

1. You must CAREFULLY pry off the black plastic trim surround piece on the interior of the door. I used an old dinner knife, just go around slowly and gently pry out this piece.

2. Next, you must separate the outer door piece from the inner door. There is one screw on the door handle side interior piece that needs to come out. Then you must CAREFULLY pry the spring latches around the perimeter of the interior door that holds it to the outer door piece (with the handle and exterior glass).
WARNING: Be very careful because at some point when you have released the spring clips the outer door piece can just fall to the floor. I caught mine just in time...

3. Once you have removed the outer door piece you can access the latch and (at least on mine) the spring was fine but the attachment point on the latch was broken. I have included a link to the place where I bought the new one (highly recommend) and you can see the difference in the photo of the new piece compared to the broken one...I am pointing with a screw driver to the broken piece.

4. New part is ordered (about $13 with shipping) but to avoid being without a microwave for several days, I did a "McGyver" fix with a wire twist to temporarily secure the spring (see pic). Works great so far!

5. Outer door just clips back onto the inner door and reinsert the screw. Left off the interior plastic trim for now until I get the new part and fix it correctly.
Link to online store: https://www.appliancefactoryparts.co...333663/131467/

Hope this helps with anyone else dealing with the same issue!
EDIT: PHOTOS RESIZED, HOPE THESE ARE OK.

Your pictures are to large, please resize them.

03-16-2016, 10:09 AM	#5
kingdaddy Montana Master Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anytown Posts: 609 M.O.C. #10966	Well, I just got done fixing my Dometic Micro/Conv. (model DOTRC17BC) which suffered a door latch failure last night. Sounds like the same thing as the OP posted so thought I would share what I did. The latch on the door is a piece of plastic with an upper and lower "hook" shaped thing which goes into the holes in the microwave door frame. There is a spring that is connected behind the interior door trim that connects to the latch I described. In my case, the connection for the spring to the latch broke (see pics). Now for the repair: 1. You must CAREFULLY pry off the black plastic trim surround piece on the interior of the door. I used an old dinner knife, just go around slowly and gently pry out this piece. 2. Next, you must separate the outer door piece from the inner door. There is one screw on the door handle side interior piece that needs to come out. Then you must CAREFULLY pry the spring latches around the perimeter of the interior door that holds it to the outer door piece (with the handle and exterior glass). WARNING: Be very careful because at some point when you have released the spring clips the outer door piece can just fall to the floor. I caught mine just in time... 3. Once you have removed the outer door piece you can access the latch and (at least on mine) the spring was fine but the attachment point on the latch was broken. I have included a link to the place where I bought the new one (highly recommend) and you can see the difference in the photo of the new piece compared to the broken one...I am pointing with a screw driver to the broken piece. 4. New part is ordered (about $13 with shipping) but to avoid being without a microwave for several days, I did a "McGyver" fix with a wire twist to temporarily secure the spring (see pic). Works great so far! 5. Outer door just clips back onto the inner door and reinsert the screw. Left off the interior plastic trim for now until I get the new part and fix it correctly. Link to online store: https://www.appliancefactoryparts.co...333663/131467/ Hope this helps with anyone else dealing with the same issue! EDIT: PHOTOS RESIZED, HOPE THESE ARE OK. Your pictures are to large, please resize them. __________________ 2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff... 2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...