Parts for N965U — NEC

We found 14 parts confirmed to fit the NEC N965U.

Compatibility table

All 14 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
82451PA1B Ace Hd AssemblyThis model only$106.49 · Amazon
79799377Home Electronics RemoteThis model only$111.99 · Amazon
SMN9650Home Electronics Service ManualThis model only— · Amazon
81535F01Home Electronics TimerThis model only$301.99 · Amazon
82601BC1B Base Assy2 models$48.49 · Amazon
82601BB1B Slbaseasy2 models$48.99 · Amazon
16178392B Gear Assy4 models$28.49 · Amazon
82457AH1VHS Player Video Head4 models$181.99 · Amazon
34352004B Rf Mod7 models$112.49 · Amazon
16178179Use 161-80808 models$106.99 · Amazon
16180801B Drive Assy10 models$20.49 · Amazon
16629251B Load. Belt16 models$3.49 · Amazon
16441731B Load. Belt17 models$13.49 · Amazon
16442161B Drive Belt21 models$5.49 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on N965U: 82451PA1 (B Ace Hd Assembly), 79799377 (Home Electronics Remote), SMN9650 (Home Electronics Service Manual), 82601BC1 (B Base Assy), 82601BB1 (B Slbaseasy), 16178392 (B Gear Assy), 82457AH1 (VHS Player Video Head), 34352004 (B Rf Mod), 16178179 (Use 161-8080), 16180801 (B Drive Assy).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on N965U: 81535F01 (Home Electronics Timer).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on N965U: 16629251 (B Load. Belt), 16441731 (B Load. Belt), 16442161 (B Drive Belt).

Before you buy

Match N965U exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.