How To Replace A Lamp Switch
Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel.
How to replace a lamp switch. Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead. Many times the on off knob of the rotary switch may become stripped or cracked and need replacing. To replace your lamp switch unplug the lamp and remove the light bulb and lamp shade. To replace a light switch start by disconnecting the power to the switch by shutting off the breaker for the room.
The rotary lamp switch consists of a threaded stem to which a plastic knob is attached. Socket stem switch repair 1. Squeeze the socket shell to remove it from the lamp base then cut the wires attached to the old switch. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached.
The other end of the threaded stem connects to the switching mechanism inside the light socket. Depending on the brand and type of the lamp and switch you will either be able to open the switch up with a screwdriver and unscrew the wires or you may need to cut the cord as close as possible to the lamp cord switch. To replace this kind of switch follow these steps. Unscrew and remove the switch plate.
The first step is to unplug the lamp from the power outlet. Carefully strip about 1 2 an inch of insulation off of the wires then reconnect the wires to the new switch. Next we need to remove the old lamp switch.