Removing a 120 volt receptacle and cover plate

Question

How do I get a 120 volt receptacle and plate out of the wall in my trailer? There are no screws showing. I am guessing I have to pry the cover plate off, but figured I would ask here first.Jack L

mfan · Answer

Probably 1 piece. Work 1 side at a time

lynnmor · Answer

Pry off the face plate and then turn the screws on opposite corners.  It may take many turns to remove the outlet.

enblethen · Answer

some have small points on the back of the cover plate that snap into the receptacle. You would need to pry the cover off.

soundguy · Answer

NanciL wrote:How do I get a 120 volt receptacle and plate out of the wall in my trailer? There are no screws showing. I am guessing I have to pry the cover plate off, but figured I would ask here first.It's just a garden variety Speed Box Duplex Receptacle ... just carefully pry off the cover which is secured in place with a couple of plastic tabs to gain access to the receptacle itself.

pianotuna · Answer

If possible replace with a "real" box and outlet.

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Removing a 120 volt receptacle and cover plate

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