Opening The Cover Of An External Ceiling Light?

To remove a ceiling light cover without screws, follow these steps:

1. Gently pull down the cover with a spackle knife or spackle knife, then pinch the wires to remove it completely.
2. Push the rectangle up and pull out slightly to get it over the lip. If in a drop ceiling, pull down the metal clasps along the sides and the light cover will swing open.
3. This comprehensive guide discusses common types of ceiling light covers without screws, such as twist-off, pull-off, or clip-on covers, and helps readers identify which type they have. It then provides tailored instructions for safely removing a cover from a ceiling light.

To remove a light cover without screws, turn off the power to the fixture and dislodging either the screws or the translucent cover. If there are no thumbscrews, grasp the translucent cover and pull firmly but slowly. Unscrewing the center piece on the bottom should let the bottom including the bulb sockets drop down.

Before starting, apply a slight downward pressure to the cover to ensure it is free. Slowly and gently pull the cover downwards.

For Twist-and-lock mechanisms, gently rotate the cover and push it up to the ceiling. The cover should release from the side pushed away from the fixture and lower by about 4″.