- Turn off power to the circuit feeding the switch. You do this by going to your electrical service panel and either removing the fuse or turning off the circuit breaker feeding power to the switch.
- Go back to the switch and flip the switch to confirm that power has been turned off.
How to Replace a Light Switch
By Bob Formisano, About.com
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- How to Replace a Light Switch
- Turn off Power
- Pull Old Switch from Electrical Box
- Disconnect and Remove Switch
- Install New Switch
- Attach Switch Cover Plate
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