How To Remove Light Switch Housing From Wall

In this video i show you how to remove a light switch.

How to remove light switch housing from wall.

I was re doing some of the electrical in my basement during a renovation and i had to get rid of a l. To disable a light switch remove the two wires from the switch and tie them together with a wire nut. If there are two screws with wires attached switch is a simple on off single pole type. When you have distinguished the wires turn off the breaker and remove the other wire from the terminal.

You need a slotted screwdriver two wire nuts a blank light switch insertor blank wall plate and possibly some electrical tape. Turn the screws counterclockwise with a screwdriver and pull the light switch cover off of the wall. You only need simple tools and materials to do this. Turn the breaker back on then test the leads on both switch terminals with a voltage tester.

In my experience the self c. With the power off of course. Locate the screw or screws on the outer face of the light switch. Remove mounting screws on switch cover plate and take off plate.

This video shows you how to replace a self contained switch or outlet in a mobile home or rv with a traditional switch or outlet. Step 3 look at the top and bottom of the light switch assembly in the wall to locate two more screws. With cover plate removed you ll see two screws holding switch in switch box.