Fix: Replace the light socket

If the bulbs are OK but don’t light up, you probably have a bad light socket. To replace the socket, you’ll need to remove the circuit board to get at it. Use the same steps as in ‘Replace the Circuit Board’ (above) to accomplish this.

Once the circuit board is removed, pop out the old socket by depressing the clip that holds it in place. Remove the two wire connections and install the new socket. Replacement sockets cost less than $15.

Be sure to use a bulb of the correct wattage. Using lightbulbs with a higher wattage than the socket is rated for will cause a socket to fail. Not only is this bad for the socket, but it can also be a fire hazard. If your light cover has turned yellow from heat, you’re probably using too strong a bulb.

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