| 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. |
