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Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement

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    1. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement, Bulb and Wiring: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Switch off the lamp to ensure no electricity is flowing.

      • Unplug the lamp from the power outlet to prevent the risk of electric shock.

      • Wait a few minutes to allow any remaining electrical charge to dissipate.

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    2. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the screw at the base of the lamp that secures the light fixture to the structure.

      • Use the correct screwdriver/wrench (or if it the screw is loose enough, your hands) to carefully unscrew it while applying steady pressure.

      • Keep the screw in a secure place to avoid losing it during reassembly.

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    3. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Hold the socket (the component that holds the bulb) firmly and check if it is attached with additional screws or clips.

      • Slowly pull the socket out of the fixture while being mindful of the connected wiring.

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      • Grip the bulb securely and rotate it counterclockwise to loosen it from the socket.

      • Once removed, inspect the bulb for any visible damage and set it aside if it needs replacement.

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      • Take off the white cover from bottom to top.

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    6. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Cut both of the old wires with wire cutters.

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    7. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Take out the new wire and make sure lamp wires correlate to its terminal.

      • Neutral is marked blue, hot is marked red.

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    8. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Thread the wire through the small hole under the lamp.

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    9. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Secure the wires to the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

      • Tighten the screws so that the wires are secured under the screws.

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    10. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to screw the wire between its correlating screw.

      • Blue is neutral, red is hot.

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    11. Table Lamp Bulb and Wiring Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Plug the lamp in, and the bulb will light up.

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