Replacing a Socket
Sometimes the only work that needs to be done on a faulty appliance or fixture is to replace a faulty socket. Simply follow these steps:
| 1. | At your breaker box, turn off the power to the area with the faulty socket. Test with a circuit tester to make sure the power is off. |
| 2. | Remove the light fixture (see Replacing a Standard Ceiling Fixture for instructions). |
| 3. | Remove the screw, ring or clip holding the socket in place. Disconnect the wires attached to the socket. |
| 4. | Take the socket with you to the hardware store so you can find one that is identical. |
| 5. | Connect the white circuit wire to the silver terminal screw on the socket. |
| 6. | Connect the black circuit wire to the brass terminal screw on the socket. |
| 7. | Install the socket in the fixture base and reassemble the fixture completely before restoring power. |
If the socket is not the problem, you may need to replace the whole fixture. Here’s how—replacing a standard ceiling fixture.
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