No problem, go down to the hardware store and buy a new receptacle. Cut off the main breaker, {easier than tracking down that circuit.} Take the old outlet out and hook the new one up, black wires on brass screws, white wires on silver screws, green or bare wire on green screw. Turn the power back on and your done.
2007-01-02 09:14:23
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answered by bearcat 4
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yes, flip off the breaker for this outlet, and MAKE SURE IT IS OFF.
you can test this by pluging a lamp in and making sure, or using a voltmeter. For an added measure, you can use welding gloves, or thick rubber gloves.
You can get a replacement plug at homedepot or lowes, and unscrew the faceplate, then unscrew the socket itself (one screw top and bottom), then unscrewing the wires, and screwing them into the new socket (identical).
If you can plan it this way, It would be better to remove the old socket, run to the hardware store, and buy the exact same one.
there is some variety, and if you dont know, you might come home with the wrong one.
if you do that, make sure you tape the breaker in the off position, so someone doesnt come home and flip it on on you.
2007-01-02 09:09:16
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answered by ZenMasterPooh 1
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The first question you should ask is Why did this happen?
They don't just "fry" themselves. If it was human error, smashed it etc. follow the steps the others gave you, otherwise you probably will give yourself a new hairdo! Call an electrician.
2007-01-02 09:23:44
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answered by chris c 2
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Not unless you're experienced with electicity and replacing recepts and switches. If you've never done this before it's really not a good thing on which to start a handyman career. You could wind up dead, or at least with very curly hair.
2007-01-02 09:07:16
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answered by Corky R 7
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Unless you are a qualified electrician, I would not try to fix this problem myself. Saving a little money is not worth your life.
2007-01-02 09:09:08
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answered by earthling 2
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