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Table Lamp Cord Replacement

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  1. Table Lamp Cord Replacement, Cord: step 1, image 1 of 2 Table Lamp Cord Replacement, Cord: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Required materials: AAMP rewire kit, light bulb (not pictured), lamp shade (optional).

    • The AAMP lamp rewire kit should include a new cord, a socket shell, a socket interior and bottle adaptors. (Refer the second image to view the contents of the kit).

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  2. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Caution! Before removing the lightbulb, ensure that the lamp is unplugged.

    • Cut the old lamp wire using scissors.

    • Remove the cord from the lamp.

    • Dispose the cord.

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  3. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Thread the new wire through the hole on the bottom of the lamp. Pull it out through the top of the lamp base. (Refer the first image to get a better understanding.)

    • Place the old check ring on top of the lamp with the wire threaded through it. (Refer the second image to see the check ring.)

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  4. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Place the lock nut at the end of the lamp nipple and turn it clockwise.

    • Thread the lock nut a quarter of the way through the lamp nipple.

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  5. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Ensure that the lamp cord sticks through the top of the lamp base.

    • Insert the lamp nipple and the lock nut into the bottle, in such a way that one-fourth inch of the lamp nipple faces up.

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  6. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Insert the socket in the lamp nipple.

    • Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise until it reaches the lock nut.

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  7. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pull either ends of the wire so that you have about 2-3 inches of the wire separated.

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  8. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Tie an underwriter's knot in the two separated pieces of wire.

    • How to tie the knot: Form a loop using the first wire. Take the second wire and form a loop around the first. Pass the tail of the second wire through the loop of the first.

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  9. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Check both the conductors at the end of the wire. Find the ribbed conductor and wrap it around the silver-colored screw. Connect the other conductor to the brass-colored screw.

    • Tighten both of the screws in a clockwise direction. Make sure the conductors are securely under the screw head.

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  10. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Place the socket shell (with paper liner) over the socket interior. Snap it into correct position. Listen for clicks to make sure that the shell is locked properly.

    • The socket should snap together to form one piece.

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  11. Table Lamp Cord Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Caution: Be sure that the rewired lamp is not plugged at this step.

    • Insert the new light bulb into the socket. Plug the cord and turn it on.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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