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Originally Posted by mixsonci
Thank you for all your advice, I realize I need a new detector, however, the problem is, I can't get it off the wall, nothing I do works. I even tried pulling the white plug out with pliers, it won't budge. I'm afraid of pulling it too hard and pulling the wires out of the plug. Is there a trick to it? I tried pushing on the side to see if there is a release, nothing.
Does this require an electrician or is it just replacing the cover that perhaps I can hire a handyman to do, or do I have to do something to all the wiring inside there. Frankly, I'm afraid to touch it myself since the plug won't just pull out easily.
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Most come with mounting base plate and the detector assembly, you twist to left to release it from the base plate so you can mount the base plate and wire th detector, then aligning the slots and twist to right about 1/4 to 3/8" to mount.
Most SDs twist off from above information; hold the base and twist to the left, it should move about 1/4 to 3/8 inch to release and pul straight while hold in the base plate. If hardwired should have release connector when you get it separated.