<p>Out of curiosity, is there a way to cheaply repair a non-working keypad on a Sharps R-5A54 microwave? </p>
<p>Had it for around 15+ years and am hoping to get it working considering the problem is limited to the “Start” key. </p>
<p>If not, what’s the state of the microwave market out there and are there brands/models which are comparable in size to the abovenamed model and will last at least 10+ years?</p>
<p>Thank you all for any help you can provide.</p>
<p>Go on sharp’s website and see if there is a customer service address or phone number to which you can pose this question.</p>
<p>I know nothing at all about this model so I can’t suggest anything comparable. But microwaves have become cheaper and cheaper. You can get a good one for $100 these days.</p>
<p>the center keys (2,5,8,0) on our Sharp stopped working a few years ago and I was too cheap to replace it. Drove everyone else nuts…2 minutes was put in as 1:61, 5 was 4:61, you get the picture! </p>
<p>The final straw was last month the glass turntable crack in half after use. The replacement with shipping was $45. </p>
<p>Picked up a replacement online from bestbuy for $100, including shipping. Had it in 3 days.</p>
<p>Listed the old one on the ‘free’ section craigslist with all its warts and left it at the curb. It was gone in 2 days.</p>