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[OL] [LI]Remove power from the switch. This means turning off the circuit breaker that feeds the switch. How can it be determined which breaker it is? It may be labeled in the circuit breaker box. If not, turn the switch on and put a circuit breaker in the "Off" position. Did the light go out? If not, turn the breaker back on and try the next one.[/LI] [LI]Remove the light switch cover.[/LI] [LI]Test for power using the voltage tester.[/LI] [LI]Unscrew the switch and gently pull it out of the box.[/LI] [LI]Label each wire.[/LI] [LI]Loosen the terminal screws and pull off the wires.[/LI] [LI]Remove the old switch and verify the new one is the same type.[/LI] [LI]Put the wires on the new switch and tighten the terminal screws. (If a wire is accidentally broken, strip off enough insulation to make the connection.)[/LI] [LI]Install the new switch in the switch box and replace the screws.[/LI] [LI]Ensure that no bare wire is contacting anything.[/LI] [LI]Replace the light switch cover.[/LI] [LI]Set the circuit breaker in the "On" position and test the new switch.[/LI] [LI]If the light or appliance functions as expected, the job is done! Otherwise, turn the circuit breaker off and retrace the steps.[/LI][/OL]
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