On 2/13/2021 4:45 PM, chris wrote:
I see this blog is pretty old, but i thought i would give it a shot with
a question to you.
My microwave is making a rattling sound so i pulled the outside cover
off, because it sounds like a loose screw.Â* The cover is just sheetmetal
with no additional cover or shielding attached to it on the inside. Im
still skeptical about trying to turn it on without the cover after
checking all the internal screws.
Should i not try to turn it on to be safe?
Im smart enough to know not too touch anyhing inside that could be
holding a charge, but dumb enough to be attempting this


The potential danger is from the magnetron. It is not instant death but
long term not good. Fifteen seconds would not be so bad but a few
minutes, I don't know and would not risk it. What do you hope to see?

How old is the unit and how good is it? You can buy small ones for $79