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Remove Old Light Fixture — Remove Existing Hallway Light Fixture

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How to Add Motion-Activated Lights to a Dark Hallway at the Top of the Stairs · Step 2 of 5

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Using a screwdriver, unscrew the decorative nuts or screws holding the old light fixture to the ceiling. Carefully lower the fixture to expose the wiring connections. Use a non-contact voltage tester to confirm that the power is indeed off. Then, unscrew the wire nuts connecting the fixture's wires to the house wiring and gently remove the old fixture from the ceiling.

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