How to Replace Outlet?

Turn off the breaker for the outlet

Verify power is off with a voltage tester

Remove the outlet cover plate

Unscrew the outlet from the electrical box

Pull the outlet out carefully

Take a photo or note the wire connections

Loosen the terminal screws or release backstab wires

Disconnect the wires from the old outlet

Connect the wires to the new outlet

Attach black wire to brass screw

Attach white wire to silver screw

Attach ground wire to green screw

Tighten all connections securely

Fold the wires neatly into the box

Screw the new outlet into the box

Reinstall the cover plate

Turn the breaker back on

Test the outlet with a plug-in tester

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