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That is a good idea. And yeah, I agree. Hopefully the break will be in the first half that comes from outlet number 1.

That is correct, no continuity between the black wires of outlet 1 and 2. The white and ground wires do have continuity.

The boxes are plastic.

I pulled on the black wire (the bare end) real...

The linen closet does not have a light or anything in it.

I checked the bathroom and GFI not tripped, still have power. Checked the attic and line from outlet 1 comes up and crosses over to outlet 2.

Okay, I checked the both light switches and the white wires are tied together and the black wires are connected to the switch, just like you said. The faulty black wire is what I had narrowed it to...

I will have to double check tomorrow. That might be correct because I do remember on the light switch for the main light had all three white wires commented together and the three black wires...

Two black connected to switch and two white connect to switch.

That is correct, 4 wires at the switch.

Let me clarify the wires, There is a black and white wire leading into the switch and a black and white wire leading out.

I haven't taken the fixture down. I will have to wait till tomorrow to check because child in that room is asleep now. I will check it tomorrow but my question would be, since the light switches are...

Yes, both closets have lights. In the bedroom in question, I made a small line on the diagram right next to the door into the room and another one next to the closet door to represent light switches....

Yes, everything else works.

Yes

I have checked it. In fact I went through the whole house and checked every outlet with the volt meter just to make sure everything else was working.

Yes... It is on a separate GFI breaker.

Yes

Okay, I did the continuity test. I did not have anything with the black wire but I did with the white wire.

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I agree Harold, It is strange. I only replaced outlets in this room. I have not done any sawing, drilling or nailing into the walls in this room either.

Yes, there is a door between outlet #1 and #2. I just attached a diagram. I hope it helps to give you a visual of what the room looks like.
I did a voltage check on #1 and have already determined...

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The wire in the attic comes up the wall from outlet #1 and then crosses over at an angle over the ceiling joists and back down the wall where outlet #2 is at. It is hard to see or get to the point...

Also, Yes I’m sure they all worked before changing them out. We lived there two weeks before I got the chance to change them out. I changed them out because the old owners had painted over them and...

Yes, I found the wire and looked at it. It looked fine. I did not see any signs of break, tears, rubs or anything else that would lead me to believe there was a break. The wire was under the blown in...

That is correct. There is nothing on the other side of that wall. This is an upstairs bedroom. On the other side of that wall is open air to the downstairs living room.

I had already checked the tab on the side of the receptacle and it was still in tack. But, to take the receptacle out of the equation, I took it out and wired the black to black and white to white on...

1) Yes, the receptacles all worked before replacing them.2) Yes, there is a ceiling light that is ran from the light switch by the door. (It is also on a separate breaker.)3) I did both a voltage...

We just moved into a 21yr old home. I replaced the receptacles in the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms up stairs. After replacing them, all the ones in bedroom 2 work fine. But, only one is working in bedroom 3....