How To Replace An Outlet?

Turn off the power to the outlet at the breaker box

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 or note the wire connections

Disconnect the wires from the old outlet

Connect the wires to the new outlet in the same positions

Tighten all terminal screws securely

Reattach the outlet to the electrical box

Install the cover plate

Turn the power back on at the breaker box

Test the new outlet with a plug-in device or tester

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