How can I remove a broken Lightbulb from underneath my microwave?

Question

I twisted it out leaving the socket in the part that illuminates underneath the microwave.

Answer 1

First things first! UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE!!!!

Good, now, turn the unit so you can see the remains of the socket (upside down or on it's side, whatever it takes to get a good view). Using a pair of pliers,grasp the edge of the socket and twist it out of there.
Replace with a new bulb and be VERY SURE to REPLACE THE BULB COVER/LENS - you don't want broken glass in your food if the bulb should break!
Return microwave oven to 'normal' operating position and plug back in.

Answer 2

FIRST THE REMEDY... THEN PREVENTION!! 1) First and foremost, make sure the electric power is off. If you can't determine which circuit the fixture is on, turn off ALL circuits. 2) Put down a tarp to catch any remaining broken glass from the old bulb. 3) Leather gloves are preferred if you have to touch the broken bulb base. 4) Wear eye protection, especially if you are working on an overhead fixture. A hat might also help keep glass off your head! There are two ways to take out the bulb's base... Way 1 Using both hands, insert the pliers as far into the broken base as you can. Spread the handles apart, exerting force against the sides of the bulb base with the tips of the pliers, and rotate counter-clockwise (the pliers, I mean). Continue turning until the base is out. If you meet resistance, turn base back in slightly and then back out. The idea is to remove the broken bulb base, not break the fixture. If the first method doesn't work, try this: Way 2 CAREFULLY insert a small screwdriver or awl between the bulb base and the socket. Bend the bulb base SLIGHTLY INWARD, just enough to allow the needlenose pliers to get a grip. Hold the pliers firmly and begin to turn the base out, counterclockwise. You will probably meet some resistance. When you do, turn the base back in slightly, then out again. The trick is to work the base out, not break the fixture. Prevention... DON'T OVERTIGHTEN YOUR BULBS If you follow this simple, commonsense guideline, you will probably never have to remove another broken bulb (unless you do it for other people)! When you replace a bulb, turn the bulb in just until you feel slight resistance. Turn the switch on. If the bulb lights without flickering, you are DONE. Do not turn the bulb any further! If bulb has not lit, turn switch back off, turn bulb a quarter turn, and try again. Do this until the bulb lights. Never screw in a bulb so tightly that it bottoms out.

Answer 3

Microwave Light Bulb

Answer 4

First of all unplug the microwave. Now cut a potato in half. Using the cut half of the potato push it up into the socket of the bulb and twist the potato in the same direction (usually clockwise) that you twisted the bulb out. The bulb socket will come out in the potato. You can now put a new bulb in and plug the microwave back in. Viola! problem solved.

Answer 5

Unplug the microwave. Then if you can push a carrot onto the socket of broken off bulb you can use that to unscrew the light bulb base. Otherwise try some long nose pliers.

Answer 6

be sure to unplug the microwave. then take a pair of needle nose pliers. poke them into the center of the socket then spread the handle open. keep some pressure on them while turning the pliers. The broken socket should start to turn out. after a few turns you should be able to remove the broken bulb.