How do I remove a long ceiling light cover without screws?

Spring-Loaded Mechanism

1. Tease a flathead screwdriver or a knife between the base of the light fixture and the wall/ceiling.
2. Move the tool up and down until there is a big enough gap for you to get your fingers between the base and the wall/ceiling.
3. Pull the fixture off of the springs with your hands.

How do I get the cover off my light fixture?

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1. Get a Sturdy Step Ladder, Stool, etc. Unless you’re Shaquille O’Neal, then you’ll want something to stand on so you can reach the light cover.
2. Consider Wearing Gloves.
3. Hold the Glass with One Hand.
4. Unscrew the Knob with Your Other Hand.
5. Once the Knob is Free Look for a Washer.
6. Remove the Glass Cover.

How do you remove a plastic ceiling light cover?

Access the plastic ceiling light, using a stepladder. Remove the plastic light shade by twisting it counterclockwise. Alternatively, loosen the fitter screws around the light base to remove the shade.

How do you remove the globe from a bathroom light fixture?

Twist the globe in a counterclockwise direction. If the globe is locked tight, it may take a few tries before it begins to loosen. Once it is loose, keep turning it until it comes free from the fixture.

How do you remove a plastic square ceiling light cover?

Use a screwdriver to take out screws holding covers attached to the ceiling. Some covers swing downward on a hinge or hinges, which hold the cover while you change out the bulb underneath. Other cover styles remove completely from the fixture.

How do you open a fluorescent light cover?

To remove an acrylic cover from a fluorescent light fixture, push up on one of the short ends of the cover while supporting the other short end with your other hand. As you push up on one short end, angle that end of the cover up into the light fixture a little bit.