Thursday, March 8, 2012

Fix It Yourself 107 Broken Electric Bulb

The Problem:
  • The base of the broken bulb is stuck in the socket of the lamp.


Tools and Materials Needed:
  • A wad of newspaper
  • Needle – nose pliers
  • A screwdriver


Basic Steps:
  • Unplug the lamp.
  • Wad up newspaper, press it down firmly only at the broken bulb, and turn it clockwise until the bulb base is removed.
  • If this does not work because the glass is broken off right down to the base, try turning it out with needle – nose pliers.
  • If it still won’t come out, wedge a screwdriver inside the base, pressing it against the sides while turning until the base is removed.

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