Replacement will usually mean removing the old bracket and installing a new one included with the new light fixture.
Use anon-contact circuit testerto check the wires for power.
With all wires disconnected, remove the fixture and set it aside.
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These brackets usually come in two varieties.
One pop in is a round plate, as shown here.
double-check the bracket is secure and can’t move around.
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This connection links the fixture ground to the circuit ground wire, via a pathway through the metal box.
The circuit ground wire should be attached to the metal box.
Tug on the wire connectors to verify the connections are secure.
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have a go at naturally coil the wires, rather than bending them sharply.
Often, fixtures won’t have a black wire and both wires will be the same color.
You may need to fine-tune the depth of the mounting post by screwing it in or out.
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Install any light bulbs that are required for the fixture, then attach the shade or globe.
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