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7. Remove the old back plate
Unscrew the back plate from the ceiling or dry lining
box. Save the screws for installing the new back
plate later. You’ll see one or two cables coming from
the ceiling.
6. Remove your old smoke alarm
To prevent electric shock, make sure that the green
power light is o on the alarm. You may have to twist
the alarm to release it. Remove it carefully to avoid
damaging your ceiling or wall. There will be two or
four wires aached to the old back plate. Disconnect
them all.
Tip: Your old smoke alarm might make a loud noise
when you disconnect it.