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Remove Cover Plate — Remove the Old Switch Plate

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How to Replace a Stair Light Switch with a Dimmer · Step 2 of 6

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Using a Philips head screwdriver, carefully remove the two screws that secure the existing light switch cover plate to the wall. Once the screws are removed, gently pull the cover plate away from the wall and set it aside.

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