Hold a screwdriver tip against the bulb and give the handle a firm whack with a hammer. This leaves the bulb’s metal base in the socket. Often, you can unscrew the base by inserting pliers and holding the jaws open as you turn. But a potato will work too: Round the end of the potato with a knife.

If it shatters, remove the glass shards. Then unscrew the base of the bulb by firmly pressing a raw, unpeeled potato or a bar of soap into the socket and giving it a good twist. If the spud or soap slips, press it in harder and try again until the base breaks free.

Grasp the bulb lightly but firmly, push upwards gently and turn anticlockwise until it is released from the socket….Keep gently twisting anticlockwise until the bulb comes loose from the socket.

1. Replace the bulb. Insert a replacement bulb lightly but firmly into the socket.
2. Restore power.
3. Dispose of the old bulb.

Using a flat head screwdriver, apply pressure to the socket shell (top) where the socket is labeled PRESS. Lift socket shell from socket cap. Unscrew the cord from the socket interior. Unscrew and remove the socket cap from the lamp body.

Twist the glass light bulb cover to remove it. Wearing protective gloves, gently remove the bulb from its housing. If stuck, gently apply pressure to twist or pull the bulb until it is dislodged. Take care in case the bulb breaks when you apply pressure.

Grab a pair of needle nose pliers from your toolbox and carefully grab the metal rim of the bulb’s base; bend it slightly inwards if you necessary to get a better grip. With your pliers firmly latched on to the broken light bulb, try to gently unscrew it.

The Best Way To Change A Light Bulb

1. Step 1: Turn Off The Power. Never attempt to change a light bulb with the power still connected.
2. Step 2: Allow The Bulb To Cool.
3. Step 3: Use A Ladder.
4. Step 4: Remove The Old Bulb.
5. Step 5: Insert The Replacement Bulb.
6. Step 6: Switch On The Power.
7. Step 7: Dispose Of Your Old Bulb.

Loosen the socket cap set screw and then unscrew and discard it along with the old socket shell and socket. Screw the wire leads to the new socket. Place the new socket shell over the socket and push the cover down until it snaps into the new socket shell cap. Replace the harp, light bulb, and shade.

To remove a broken lightbulb from the socket, start by putting on gloves and safety glasses to protect yourself from shards of glass. Then, unplug the light fixture or turn off the power if the bulb is in a wall or ceiling fixture. Next, try to twist the metal base of the bulb counterclockwise to see if it comes out.

Cut the tape and make a loop Cut a two-foot-long strip of duct tape. Gently make a loop by affixing ends together, keeping the tape’s sticky side turned inward. Create handles with the tape Lower your tape loop around the bulb and gently press tape at the loop’s center onto the bulb’s sides.