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how to remove domestic socket..pic attached

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  • 12-08-2013 12:35pm
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    Fingers Mcginty
    Registered Users Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭


    one of the screws on the socket face is broken off in its retainer. so the whole face is currently only being held on with just the one screw. I want to replace the socket backing bit it looks to me like it's held in place with nails...see pic. how do I get this off?


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,745 ✭✭✭meercat


    Hammer and old screwdriver (chisel)around the washernail to break the plastic box. Then hammer the washernail flush into wall. Fit new box over the flushed nails.
    You could also just drill into the wall where the lug is missing
    Stick in a rawlplug and suitable wood screw.


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    Fingers Mcginty
    Registered Users Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭Fingers Mcginty


    meercat wrote: »
    Hammer and old screwdriver (chisel)around the washernail to break the plastic box. Then hammer the washernail flush into wall. Fit new box over the flushed nails.
    You could also just drill into the wall where the lug is missing
    Stick in a rawlplug and suitable wood screw.

    many thanks mate. done


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