Help identifying a burnt resistor WB27X10438

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jcy110 said:
I just fixed my GE Microwave XL 1800 for $2.95. I purchased the 1/4W, 30k Ohm resistor and a 220uf 50V capacitor. Soldered them in, put the WB27X10438 control
board back into the unit and it works perfectly. The large black power relay is not manufactured anymore so I figured I would replace the capacitor and resistor, if that didn't work I would have to spring 150-160 for a new power control board.

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jcy110, I believe I have the same problem as you with the WB27X10438 board. What caused you to replace the 220uf 50V capacitor in addition to the resistor? All thread I've read (on this site and others) indicate the resistor as a source of the problem, but not the capacitor. thanks
 
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Sgib, as you can see in my pics on page 1, the cap is starting to bulge, that is why I replaced it. For a total of like 3.00 its worth the work.
 
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