Remove the Old Light Switch — Remove the Old Switch
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How to Replace a Stair Light Switch with a Dimmer · Step 3 of 6
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After confirming the power is off at the circuit breaker, use a screwdriver to carefully remove the screws holding the existing switch's cover plate to the wall. Once the cover plate is removed, unscrew the two screws that secure the light switch itself to the electrical box. Gently pull the switch out of the box, exposing the wired connections. Using the screwdriver, disconnect the wires from the screws on either side of the switch. Make sure to also disconnect the bare copper ground wire from its screw terminal.
Remove the Old Light Switch — Remove the Old Switch
Part of project
How to Replace a Stair Light Switch with a Dimmer · Step 3 of 6
In this video
After confirming the power is off at the circuit breaker, use a screwdriver to carefully remove the screws holding the existing switch's cover plate to the wall. Once the cover plate is removed, unscrew the two screws that secure the light switch itself to the electrical box. Gently pull the switch out of the box, exposing the wired connections. Using the screwdriver, disconnect the wires from the screws on either side of the switch. Make sure to also disconnect the bare copper ground wire from its screw terminal.