Removing ceiling plate spotlights

[Kfy]

Hi guys, new here. Sorry for the dumb question but I have an old ceiling plate spotlight which I would like to replace. But I am having problems removing it. It hasn't got a central nut or side screws which I can remove. It is attached in the middle but I can't access the screw. Can anyone help? 

 

[Andy™]

hammer

crowbar

C4

wrecking ball

but youre not going to get far without a pic

 

[Kfy]

Ok I know but I can't post pics as a neebie without hitting 10 posts! 

I could use a wrecking ball but it might be overkill

 

[Murdoch]

Just post replies on this thread and you'll get to 10 quite quickly!

 

[ProDave]

Does the thing just unscrew or unclip?

I hate things with hidden fixings (cars are the worst for that)

 

[Kfy]

Hi prodave, 

it is definitely attached through the middle, although I cannot see the screw head. The cover is flush with the plate so I don't see how I can access the screw without damaging the light. There are no side screws either.

i don't understand why they use hidden fittings, it annoys the hell out of me.

kf

Thanks Murdoch!

Just post replies on this thread and you'll get to 10 quite quickly!

Thanks Murdoch!

 

[Murdoch]

No problem - just keep responding to each post!

 

[Kfy]

Thanks, it's a bit of a silly rule really. If I can post a pic, I am sure you guys will give me an answer in 2 secs!!

 

[Murdoch]

Its all about keeping spammers at bay

 

[Kfy]

Understood.

 

[ProDave]

Does the whole of the middle boss unscrew then, aas there's no screw head?

 

[Kfy]

Did think about that. Not seen one like that, would that not damage the wires within? 

 

[Murdoch]

Maybe you should PM a mod and see if they will allow you to post a picky!

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Or use something like photobucket

 

[Kfy]

Ok what is photo bucket?

 

[Kfy]

Ok here goes, just registered with photobucket. Will try uploading a photo

Nope

 

[ProDave]

Keep going, only 2 more posts and you can post the link (yes I think it's a silly rule and causes a lot of grief)

 

[Kfy]

Thanks for helping prodave! Yes only a few more....

 

[ProDave]

Your next one will be 10. so make a post, then you should be able to edit that post to add the link.

 

[Kfy]

Thanks for being so patient!

Ok let's see whether I can post the link...