probably nobody will care, but I’m sad at the passing of my microwave. It was born in July of 1983, and died march 24th, 2026. I had bought it used in 1992 and it faithfully served me and my family for many years until today, when the keypad decided to partially quit working. Rest in peace Zappy, you will be missed.

I’m looking for a new keypad but unsurprisingly the parts for this ancient thing are no longer in stock so I doubt I’ll be able to resurrect it without some sort of miracle. I know it’s just an appliance but it still makes me sad to see it go.

  • Jay@lemmy.caOPEnglish
    46·
    6 days ago

    Lol I was actually thinking of jury-rigging something together to trigger the dead buttons. I can still set the timer for anything under 9 minutes and 99 seconds, but the “ten minute” button and the “Engage” buttons are stone dead, even when checking the continuity with the tester. I’ve already got the panel out and will probably fiddle with it this weekend if I got time and see what I can do. I’m not letting my baby go without a fight…partially because I don’t want a new microwave, partially because I’m sentimental, and partially maybe I’m just a little bit mental.

    • Beacon@fedia.io
      30·
      6 days ago

      Just be careful if you open it up, because I’ve heard microwaves have capacitors inside that can hold a lethal amount of electricity for months or years since the last time they were plugged in

      • Jay@lemmy.caOPEnglish
        22·
        6 days ago

        Yup, the capacitor needs to be discharged or you’re in for a wild time lol.

        • Jay@lemmy.caOPEnglish
          15·
          6 days ago

          Back in my teens I took apart a small tv, and I took the circuit board out and threw it on a shelf in my closet. 6 months later I was cleaning out the closet and accidentally brushed against the board with my hand, and I can say with absolute certainty that they will indeed hold a charge for a very long time even if unplugged.

    • over_clox@lemmy.world
      7·
      6 days ago

      Its totally doable, just be safe, and there better not be any foolish kids or dumb pets around. Such rigups need to only be handled by grown adults that know what risks might be…

      • Pup Biru@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        6 days ago

        i’d say don’t even let kids (or adults that don’t know better) see you opening up a microwave… don’t give them any ideas