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Step
1. With the lamp unplugged, the shade off, and the bulb out, you can
remove the socket. Squeeze the outer shell of the socket just above the
base and pull the shell out of the base (the shell is often marked
“Press” at some point along its perimeter. Press there and then pull).
Step
3. With the shell and insulation set aside, pull the socket away from
the lamp (it will still be connected to the cord.
Look at the two screws on the sides of the socket One half of the cord
should be connect ed securely to each. If the screws are loose or if
either of the wires is unattached, you’ve found the problem. Reconnect
the ends of the cord and tight en the screws. But if the connections
seem sound, then you’ll need to continue by unscrewing the two screws to
disconnect the socket. |
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Step
2. Under the outer shell, you’ll find a card board insulating sleeve.
Pull this off and you’ll reveal the socket attached to the end of the
cord. |
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What if my lamp is old and the shell is held in
place by screws?
Some older lamps may have an outer shell held together with small
screws. Simply undo the screws, remove the outer shell, and proceed
as described here. |
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