The samsung microwave this handle was used on has a pretty bad design flaw.
How to install samsung microwave door handle.
The top screw is readily a read more.
This is the inner door panel and you use a putty knife to get between the front panel and the inner panel and pop the panel out.
The anchor points are strong plastic but they appear to be surrounded by weaker plastic so over time they will break out from the handle.
A lot of stress is put on the anchor points where the screws screw into the handle when the door is being opened and closed.
How to remove the inner door panel on most microwaves to gain access to mounting screws in order to replace the microwave door handle.
Answer scott to replace the door handle on the unit you will need to remove the choke on the door.
This will give access to the screws for the handle.
Samsung smh8165ste microwave door bezel removal for door handle repair.
Trying to determine if i can get to the screws to remove the 2 halves of the handle and install a new handle.
The handle on a kenmore microwave model 721 85033111 is broken.
Scott for model number samsung smh1816w.