Electrical Wall Outlet Replacement

ID: 61623

Description: Broken outlets are a very common problem in...

Steps:

1. Turn off electrical power from the breaker by switching off the breaker that is connected to the designated area.
2. Check power by plugging in rechargeable device and check if charging. If not charging, power to the wall is off.

3. Remove the screw from the outlet plate using a flathead screwdriver.

4. Remove plate from outlet using a Phillips screwdriver.

5. Remove screws from outlet that are connected to the wall using a Phillips screwdriver.

6. Remove wires from outlet by gently pulling them out of the outlet and wall.

7. Connect wires to new outlet being sure to connected them to their designated port. They are labeled on the back of the outlet with: neutral, ground and hot.
8. Insert wire into the designated port and tighten with Phillips Screwdriver.
9. Neutral Wire- White
10. Ground Wire- Copper
11. Hot Wire- Black

12. Reassemble the outlet as it was removed.