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Fixing Broken Christmas Lights

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Make sure the lights are completely unplugged from any electrical sockets before proceeding further.

Over time, the contacts inside the socket can become corroded or filled with dirt and grime. This can prevent proper contact between the bulb and the socket, which often results in no power to the bulb.

Use a small file or scratch brush to clean the wire contacts of the socket.

Once the socket is clean, insert a new bulb into the socket.

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