Things You'll Need:
- Neon Tester
- New Switch
- Screwdriver
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Step 1
Switch off power to the circuit at the main service panel.
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Step 2
Remove the cover plate over the switch, unscrew the switch from the box and pull it out carefully.
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Step 3
Test each terminal with one lead of a neon tester and probe a metal outlet box or bare grounding wire with the other. The tester should not glow.
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Step 4
Loosen or remove the screws to disconnect the insulated wires and any bare grounding wire.
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Step 5
If the wires are not nicked or damaged, insert them clockwise under the same terminals on the new switch and tighten the terminal screws.








