Remove the wall switch s cover plate by removing the mounting screws.
Replacing light switch on wall.
Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel.
Insert the probe of the tester into the box alongside the screw terminals on the switch.
Push switch into box carefully and make sure wires fit neatly into box behind switch.
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Replace switch in wall electrical box.
Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached.
These tabs should lie flat against wall outside electrical box.
There are small tabs extending from switch s mounting bracket.
They hold switch flush with wall no matter how electrical box is angled inside.
The tester will light up or make a sound if there is live current in the box.
A light switch wall outlet needs to be replaced when damaged or you re upgrading to a new style.
Unscrew and remove the switch plate.
Test for power using a non contact circuit tester.
To replace a light switch start by disconnecting the power to the switch by shutting off the breaker for the room.
Once the power is cut remove the switch cover and mounting screws with a screwdriver and pull the old switch from the wall.