Also when you get the light socket apart make sure to inspect the wires in that tube by sliding it up out of the tube. You may have to open the bottom of the lamp and untie a knot found there to slide these wires up through that tube. Do so, you may have damaged wires that may...
Run the cords: Thread the cords through the lamp—the long one up through the base of the lamp, and the shorter lengths through the socket channels. This can be a somewhat tricky operation, so be patient and work slowly in order to avoid kinking and binding as you run the cords. You ...
First things first: Unplug the lamp and remove the light bulb from the socket. Never work on a lamp when it is still attached to its power source. Remove the lampshade or globe for easier access. If applicable, remove the harp (the wire frame that supports the shade) by squeezing the t...
The first thing you need to familiarise yourself with are the changes offered by LED light bulbs compared to other types of light bulbs in the home (incandescent, halogen or fluorescent). Which kind of LED light bulb should you choose for your home? When we decide to switch to LED light ...
In this guide I will disassemble a laptop LCD screen in order to remove and replace the backlight lamp (CCFL). ...
Experience Level: Amateur for an easy bulb fix. Professional for a full headlight housing R&R. What You'll Need Nitrile Gloves Magnetic Light Pocket Screwdriver Plastic Clip Removal Tool Basic Socket and Ratchet Set Needlenose Pliers Screwdriver Set How to Replace a Headlight Bulb: Step-By-Ste...
If a table or floor lamp doesn’t work, do the obvious: Put in a new working bulb. If it still doesn’t light, check the circuit breaker or fuse that serves the lamp’s outlet. If the circuit is working, you may need to replace the cord, lamp socket, or plug. For complete cover...
Porcelain socket with threaded adapter LED bulb (smart, color-changing) Inline switch Rubber feet for the base Sandpaper Drill and bits (Forstner bit and standard bits) Dowel rods (5/16 inch) Step-by-Step Instructions Discover how to make your own stylish DIY desk lamp with this easy step-...
Buying a light bulb can be complicated. If you don't take the time to figure out what type of bulb you need, it may not match the color of the other bulbs in the room or even work in your fixture. I've been guiding friends and family through their bulb-buying for years, and ...
Installing a keyless lamp socket on your lamp removes the ability to turn the lamp off and on at the socket, as it does not contain a switch. This is helpful when replacing a socket on a touch lamp, a lamp with a switch in the base or a lamp plugged into