How to replace this lightbulb?, Bigger problem is how to open the casing
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 Jun 15 2022, 03:21 PM, updated 4y ago
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Hi Guys,
First time replacing a light bulb. Seems to be easy BUT removing/opening the cover or casing is the difficult task.  How can I open this light "casing" or "cover"? It has this small curved metal sticking out but pulling seems to not to do anything. I'm afraid to force it because it might break or have obvious dent. (only renting). Hope you all can refer to the pics I attached.   |
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Jun 15 2022, 03:23 PM
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250 posts Joined: Mar 2022
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just pull it
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Jun 15 2022, 03:24 PM
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452 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: Celle, Germany 
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Shell cover, take out by using flathead screen driver. Then pull out the CFL (compact flourescent) PLC bulb....
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Jun 15 2022, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE(kslee79 @ Jun 15 2022, 03:24 PM) Shell cover, take out by using flathead screen driver. Then pull out the CFL (compact flourescent) PLC bulb.... Ah so I wedge the flathead screwdriver along the spaces? I tried that but it seems to bend the metal around. Scared to damage.  Is that the only way? Just force it? |
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Jun 15 2022, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(kitsunegeisha @ Jun 15 2022, 03:23 PM) just pull it you mean the cover only right? I'm trying to pull it. won't budge. But i'm not applying much force.Will it come out eventually by pulling by force? it won't get damaged? |
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Jun 15 2022, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(dyopgeop @ Jun 15 2022, 08:47 AM) Ah so I wedge the flathead screwdriver along the spaces? I tried that but it seems to bend the metal around. Scared to damage. Just use the flat-head screwdriver to pry it... Is that the only way? Just force it? |
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Jun 20 2022, 09:13 AM
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48,519 posts Joined: Sep 2014 From: REality
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QUOTE(dyopgeop @ Jun 15 2022, 03:49 PM) you mean the cover only right? I'm trying to pull it. won't budge. But i'm not applying much force. So how?Will it come out eventually by pulling by force? it won't get damaged? Already open it or not 😅 |
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Jun 20 2022, 12:04 PM
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261 posts Joined: Jul 2019 
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having same issue with my home's downlight..and using the pin type somemore. finally got fedup, change to led
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