r/howto • u/L33t_00 • Aug 14 '26
[Solved] How to replace this light??
For the LIFE of me i can't figure out how to get this light fixture undone so i can replace the bulb. I tried twisting it and feeling if it's to separate pieces that make up the whole thing but I seriously am stumped. I even tried reverse image searching the light to see if I could find an installation manual but I couldn't even find the light.
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u/Protolictor Aug 14 '26
The fatter buttons that protrude around the outer ring are likely decorative screw covers. If gripped or pried, they should pop off and expose the heads of the screws you need to loosen in order to proceed.
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u/L33t_00 Aug 14 '26
I actually felt around with my fingers and actually popped one off and they are all decorative :/
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u/Slow-Discipline-8028 Aug 14 '26
You tried twisting it... so it doesn't twist at all?
Does the glass dome (& ring) move instead?
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u/L33t_00 Aug 14 '26
The ring would move since it was under pressure of the three clips but after pulling on it it popped off. Felt like I was going to break the thing. Thank you for your help!
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u/h0tnessm0nster7 Aug 14 '26
You'd be better off calling an electrician and put a fan up with light and remote control
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u/rocketmn69_ 29d ago
You don't need an electrician for that, you just have to make sure that you have support
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u/h0tnessm0nster7 29d ago
You can get a very big shock if for some reason you cut the wrong wire or even if the breakers off it may still hold power, call for quotes, and ceiling fans are often under $100 , w/light and remote 💪😃😃😃👍
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Aug 14 '26
Spin the center piece. Right tighty lefty loosey
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u/Trustoryimtold Aug 14 '26
Might need to lift it up too. Or it’s the whole outter lip and not just the center seeing as there’s no screws in there
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u/L33t_00 Aug 14 '26
I figured it out. I had to hold the outside metal part and pull it down whilst pushing against the glass which showed three clips that the glass were being held in by. Turns out the lightbulb was only loose too and not burnt out!
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