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I am having trouble retrieving the light bulb in this fixture:

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I tried bending the claws to release the dome, but that did not work. I tried twisting the whole fixture many times in either direction, but it did not seem to help to remove the fixture. I tried pulling and wiggling the fixture out of the hole in the ceiling, and it came down a little bit, but it did not come out completely, and I am afraid of breaking something if I pull harder.

What should I do to replace the lightbulb here?

Gareth
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  • I have this exact light fixture with the same problem. This light has reduced me to tears and reduced my self esteem ... until now. – AshleyS Sep 11 '15 at 11:58

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Usually at least one of the "claws" is spring-loaded, and can be pulled straight out to release the glass.

keshlam
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