How To Change Electrical Outlet?

Turn off the breaker for the outlet circuit

Verify the power is off with a voltage tester

Remove the outlet cover plate

Unscrew and pull the outlet out of the electrical box

Take a photo of the wire connections

Disconnect the wires from the old outlet

Connect the wires to the new outlet

Connect black or red wire to brass screw

Connect white wire to silver screw

Connect bare or green ground wire to green screw

Tighten all terminal screws securely

Fold the wires neatly back into the box

Screw the new outlet into the electrical box

Reinstall the cover plate

Turn the breaker back on

Test the outlet with a plug-in tester or device

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