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1 - 3 minutes
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Introduction
Before beginning this guide, turn off the power from the circuit breaker, and turn off any light switches that provide power to the item you’re working on.
What you need
Step 1
Lightbulb
- WARNING: Before beginning this guide, turn off the power from the circuit breaker, and turn off any light switches that provide power to the item you’re working on.
- Position a sturdy ladder beneath the light fixture.
WARNING: Before beginning this guide, turn off the power from the circuit breaker, and turn off any light switches that provide power to the item you’re working on.
Position a sturdy ladder beneath the light fixture.
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Step 2
- Hold onto the fixture with one hand, and use the screwdriver to start unscrewing the fixture with your other hand.
- If possible, have someone else hold the fixture for you.
- Caution: Be careful not to drop the fixture. Broken glass can be very dangerous.
Hold onto the fixture with one hand, and use the screwdriver to start unscrewing the fixture with your other hand.
If possible, have someone else hold the fixture for you.
Caution: Be careful not to drop the fixture. Broken glass can be very dangerous.
Step 3
- Place the fixture and any loose screws off to the side.
Place the fixture and any loose screws off to the side.
Step 4
- Unscrew the lightbulb from the fixture.
Unscrew the lightbulb from the fixture.
Step 5
- Check to make sure that your replacement lightbulb matches the necessary type for the fixture.
Check to make sure that your replacement lightbulb matches the necessary type for the fixture.
Step 6
- Re-screw the lightbulb into the fixture.
Re-screw the lightbulb into the fixture.
Step 7
- Hold onto the fixture, and screw it back in with the screwdriver.
Hold onto the fixture, and screw it back in with the screwdriver.
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Jordan Parry
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