Incredible How To Change A Light Switch References. Web to replace your lamp switch, unplug the lamp and remove the light bulb and lamp shade. Before purchasing a new switch, make sure it'll fit in the same switch box as the old one.

You can even add nifty extras, such as motion detection. Screw the switch into the. If you have aluminum wiring (the metal part of the wires looks silvery), be sure to get a replacement switch marked “co/alr.”.