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Replacing the common
receptacle/wall outlet is a task which daunts many homeowners, yet is
surprisingly simple. First, you must prepare for the job by grabbing
a screwdriver and cutting the power supply, which you can usually do
by turning off the power at the breaker box. Second, you will have to
uninstall the existing receptacle by removing the cover plate and
the two screws which hold the outlet in place. Third, you have to
switch the wiring: just loosen the old terminal screws on the sides
of the receptacle, swap the wires to the new receptacle, and tighten
the new screws. Fourth, install the new receptacle by securing it
with the two screws that it came with and then reinstall the cover
plate or replace it with a new one. Lastly, restore power at the
breaker box, return your screwdriver to its home, throw the old
receptacle away, and sweep the floor. Replacing a receptacle is
really not as hard as it seems if you are just willing to give it a
shot.
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