How to Replace a Ceiling Light Fixture?

Turn off the power at the circuit breaker

Verify the power is off with a voltage tester

Remove the light bulb and fixture cover

Unscrew the fixture from the mounting bracket

Support the fixture while disconnecting the wires

Disconnect the wire nuts and separate the wires

Remove the old mounting bracket if needed

Install the new mounting bracket

Connect the fixture wires to the house wires

Match black to black, white to white, and ground to ground

Secure the wire connections with wire nuts

Tuck the wires into the electrical box

Attach the new fixture to the mounting bracket

Install the bulbs and fixture cover

Restore power at the breaker

Test the new light fixture

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