Friday, June 3, 2011

How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?

In our bathroom, there is a 2D fluorescent light bulb, and we can't work out how to get it out! Any help would be great :)How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?I do not agree with some of the answers.



When the pins are lined up, the lamp pushes into place; so in theory it will pull out when you replace it. In practice, the heat often jams it. Hold it by the plastic piece in the centre, and gently pull away from the fitting. If it does not come easily, gently agitate it by twisting lin both directions, and with a little patience, it will come off. Before you remove the lamp, just note which way round it it fitted.How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?Thank you Asker, you are the best. I had no clue how to unplug it till i saw your post.

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How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?these are straight forward to replace the bulbs in. just remove the cover of the fitting to access the bulb, then hold the square plastic centre piece of the bulb and pull it straight downwards(assuming the light is on the ceiling) and it should come out. much like unplugging a plug from a socket really. when getting the replacement bulb, make sure to get the correct type, as they come in 2 and 4 pin and a variety of wattages. ideally just bring the old bulb with you. when replacing the new bulb into the light fitting it should only be possible to put it in one way. if you look at the shape at the back of the plastic centre piece and the shape where the pins are located on the light fitting it should be clear which way to install it.How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?With the switch off. hold each side of the central plastic square and pull straight outwards, get a replacement lamp of the same type, 16/28/38 watt, 2 or 4 pin, and plug it straight into the socket the correct way round. (I'm assuming that you have removed the cover from the light!! ??)How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?Take off the outer casing and reveal the tube. At the end of the tube housing there is a slip that will lift back far enough to allow you to release the two pins holding the tube. the other end will then slide out.

It is a tricky job and worth getting someone in who knows what they are doing.How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?..A gentle twist should do the trick....... most are twist and lock in...........some are spring loaded on one end..... if the gentle twist doesn't work try moving back and forth.......careful..... if the bulb breaks..... the poison gas inside could blind you,,,,,,,,, if you still ant get it out...... ask a handy guy to help youHow do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?You can find someone that can help you change it. Obviously that person will know how.How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?you usually just give it a good hard pull...if its a 2D fitting(usually stamped on lamp plastic bit in middle)How do I remove and change a 2D lightbulb?by giving it an onion