Loosen the mounting screws or knob that holds the base of the light fixture to the electrical box then gently pull the fixture away from the box.
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Touch one voltage tester probe to the black wire and the other to the white wire.
Turn off the power remove the light bulb and unscrew the fixture from the electrical box.
Turn off the breaker switch to the fixture.
If this has happened you ll need to put them back together.
Remove the retaining covers holding the light to the exterior wall.
Remove the old light fixture.
Look to see if either the black hot wires or the white neutral wires have come apart.
Unscrew the light fixture from the mounting plate attached to the electrical box.
Pull the fixture down but keep your hands away from the wires.
Once you ve verified that the power is off disconnect the wire leads on the light fixture from the circuit wires by unscrewing the wire connectors.
Try this 60 second fix before you call an electrician.
Remove any shade or globe on the sconce then remove the light bulb.
Turn off the power to the fixture and use a non contact voltage tester to make sure the power is off.
Use a non contact circuit tester to check the wires for power.
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When replacing a wall light or sconce it s important to plan ahead and ensure that your new light is looking and working its best.
If the voltage indicator doesn t light up the power is off.
Pull the fixture off the wall then unscrew the wire caps connecting the light and circuit wires untwist them and remove the light.
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If other people are home let them know you re working on the electricity.
Unscrew the mounting plate from the electrical box.