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After wrapping the switch body with a layer of tape, fold the black wires back into the box neatly, then push in the switch on top of the wires.
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These wires hold the power. Connect the "source" wire to the bottom terminal of the switch and the other black wire to the top terminal. In this picture, you can see the strip gauge on the back of the switch. This gauge is when you want to use the "quick-connect" method when wiring a light switch.
Simply strip the wire to the length specified and push the wire into the hole. Turn the power back on and test your switch. Oh yes, I see the light! Put your switch plate cover on and you are done! Click here for Power At Switch Diagram. Hey, doing it yourself is great but if you are unsure of the advice given or the methods in which to job is done, don't do it. This site is merely a collection of how some people do home improvements. There is no way we can anticipate every situation and we do our best to inform of any risks for each job.