What to do when your lamp won't turn on. You have tried the switch more than once. Nothing.
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Let there be light.
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Plug it in.
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Is it plugged in?
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Is light bulb loose?
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Tighten bulb.
Is it working now?
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Does the bulb appeared to be burned out or even cracked? (in older bulbs you might hear a rattling)
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Good.
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YES
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Buy a new lamp.
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You have checked the obvious things...it may be time for a new lamp. Is this lamp an antique or otherwise valuable?
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Replace bulb. Is it working now?
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YES
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Do you feel confident enough to replace a damaged or warn part? It might be something simple a like a faulty cord.
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Bring your lamp into the hardware store. They may be able to advise you and sell you replacement parts.
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If it's an unusual lamp which you are attached to, you might try Ebay or other online sources. That will also give you an idea of its worth.
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Your options are to find an electrical repair shop or depending upon the repair cost and its worth, replace it.
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Also look online, especially for your particular lamp. Other people may have had the same problem and know "the solution".
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