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I can't get a grip on the bulb, how can I remove it?

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Use your thumbs to push the bulb straight into the socket. While pushing, turn the bulb counterclockwise 90°. This should release the bulb. Attaching a suction cup to the glass cover of the bulb can make the process much easier.

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How do I remove the top part of the bulb if it snapped when I attempted to take it out?

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Take a potato, cut it in half width-wise, and stick the cut face of the potato into the broken part of the bulb. Then, just unscrew it as normal.

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Do I have to use gloves to change the bulb?

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If the bulb is protected by glass or plastic shielding, and you're replacing the entire housing, then you likely won't need gloves. Gloves are very important if the bulb itself is exposed, however, since oils from your skin can significantly shorten the bulb's life. If you don't have gloves handy, a non-linen cloth will work in a pinch.

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What about the situation where you can grip the edge of the bulb and turn it but it simply won't turn all the way back to the position where you can withdraw it. After twisting it as far as possible, I have tried all sorts of wriggling and pulling and ended up snapping the head off the bulb.

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Make sure that when turning the light bulb, you hear a small snap to ensure that the bulb is in place.

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I have a wall light with a halogen bulb in. It has a glass cover over it which is held in by clips which I cannot see how to remove. There is a nut at either end of the fitting. Do I need to remove it?

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'Nuts' are likely to be screws holding the cover on. Undo and prepare to catch the cover!

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Do I need gloves on to replace a tiny halogen bulb in an aroma touch lamp?

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I don't think so. If it is a miniature halogen bulb, then it should be fine. Just remember to turn the lamp off before doing anything with the bulb.

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