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kutra
Oct 30, 2006, 02:11 PM
Hi:

I am trying to remove a face plate for an electrical outlet. However, the central screw on the face plate just turns but does not come out at all! How do I get it out?

Thanks,
Kutra

skiberger
Oct 30, 2006, 03:35 PM
Be careful and try to pry the cover off the outlet. If the screw is stripped that bad it may pull out with a little force.
If it's a plastic outlet cover you may have no choice but to snap it off and then you may have to replace the outlet if you can't get the screw out.