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Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb CFL Lightbulb Replacement

  1. Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb CFL Lightbulb Replacement, CFL Lightbulb: step 1, image 1 of 2 Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb CFL Lightbulb Replacement, CFL Lightbulb: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the bad bulb and remove it from the socket. This is achieved by grabbing the bulb lightly and rotating counter-clockwise.

    • The bulb may be hot. If so, use gloves, or wait for it to cool.

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  2. Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb CFL Lightbulb Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Procure a new lightbulb, either from a hardware store, or wherever it is you keep new ones.

    • Install the new lightbulb into the socket, this time rotating clockwise.

    • Be sure the power to the socket is turned off before you preform this step. Failure to do so my cause injury.

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  3. Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb CFL Lightbulb Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the power on to the light socket by means of a switch or knob.

    • Congratulations! You have successfully changed a lightbulb! Reward your efforts by getting a cold beverage of your choice.

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You shouldn't unscrew/screw CFL Bulb from its tube because there is a very small risk that it will break (Especially if it has the tubular shape (2U, 3U and 4U)). Try to unscrew/screwing it from its plastic base.

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