Turn off power to the outlet at the breaker panel
Verify the outlet is de-energized with a voltage tester
Remove the cover plate
Unscrew the outlet from the electrical box
Gently pull the outlet out of the box
Take a photo of the existing wire connections
Loosen the terminal screws or release the backstab connections
Disconnect the wires from the old outlet
Inspect the wires for damage or corrosion
Connect the wires to the new outlet
Attach the black or red wire to the brass screw
Attach the white wire to the silver screw
Attach the bare or green ground wire to the green screw
Tighten all terminal screws securely
Fold the wires neatly back into the box
Screw the new outlet into the electrical box
Install the cover plate
Turn the breaker back on
Test the outlet with a plug-in tester or device