Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions To Replace a Faulty Socket

By Gary Wentz
Replace a faulty socket, cracked cord or damaged plug. Read an overview of how to repair a table lamp.
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2. Unscrew the socket base from the threaded tube. If the base won’t spin off by hand, grab the tube and the base with a pliers to spin it free. Then screw on the new base and tighten the setscrew.
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Very good article. helpful & informative. thanks.

By Tee, on 10/06/2009

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