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    Nov 28, 2010, 03:05 PM
    How to replace the existing wall outlet that is attached to a wall switch?
    I wanted a new type of outlet. A friend said that he could change it. He did. The outlet works, but it doesn't work with the wall switch like it did before the new one. I know the wires are connected wrong... what's right?
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    Nov 28, 2010, 06:05 PM

    Need to know what wires are in box. How many cables and number of wires coming out of each cable and colors. Then we will be able to help u.

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    Nov 29, 2010, 09:53 AM

    Did you break the connecting lug behind the screws?
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