How To Replace GFCI Outlet?

Turn off the circuit breaker for the outlet

Verify the power is off with a voltage tester

Remove the outlet cover plate

Unscrew the GFCI outlet from the electrical box

Pull the outlet out gently

Take a photo or label the wires before disconnecting them

Loosen the terminal screws or release the backstab connections

Disconnect the wires from the old GFCI outlet

Connect the wires to the new GFCI outlet

Attach the hot wire to the brass terminal

Attach the neutral wire to the silver terminal

Attach the ground wire to the green terminal

Tighten all terminal screws securely

Place the wires back into the box carefully

Screw the new GFCI outlet into the electrical box

Reinstall the cover plate

Turn the circuit breaker back on

Press the test button on the GFCI outlet

Press the reset button on the GFCI outlet

Confirm the outlet is working properly

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