Introduction
While a smart switch is a convenient installation that allows users to control lights from anywhere in their homes, it is still susceptible to malfunctions/errors. If your switch no longer functions, you may need to replace it. This guide will tell a user how to remove and replace their WeMo Light Switch.
What you need
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Open up your breaker box.
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Turn off the breaker that corresponds to the circuit your WeMo Light Switch is connected to.
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Remove the faceplate of the light switch by prying it off with a flathead screwdriver. The plate should come off if lightly pried.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two screws on the top and bottom of the switch.
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Pull out the switch from the wall to reveal its connections.
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Remove the caps from the light switch's connected wires, and detach the switch from the wall.
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The green ground wire may be held in place by a screw. Use your flathead screwdriver to loosen the screw and remove the wire.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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