Step 1:  Before replacing an electrical plug end make sure the lamp or appliance is unplugged, then use wire cutters or diagonal pliers to cut the old plug off. Leave as much good wire as possible.

Step 2:  With kitchen scissors or wire cutters, snip down the center of the cord and gently pull the wire ends into two separate halves about two inches long.

Step 3:  If the new plug came in a package, follow the diagram on the back.  Some quick connect plugs are installed by simply snapping open the plug, placing the wires inside and snapping the plug shut.

Step 4:  Otherwise, strip away the plastic coating on each of the two halves of the wire, exposing about one inch of the shinny copper strands.  Twist the strands to form two separate tight little probes and stick the wires through the bottom of the new plug end.

Step 5:  If the new plug has screws on the blades, loosen the screws, bend the wire ends into a “J” shape and hook them around the screw.  Be sure to hook them in the same direction the screw turns to tighten, this way the wires will not come loose as the screw head is tighten down.

Step 6:  Once both wires are securely twisted and tightened under the two screw heads, pull the plug end cover up over the metal blades, snap the protective end piece onto the plug end.

Step 7: Test the plug installation by plugging it into a nearby outlet.  Put away the tools and enjoy a job well done.