5. Remove your old smoke alarm
You may have to twist the alarm to release it. Carefully
remove it to keep from damaging your ceiling or wall.
Unscrew and remove the backplate if there is one.
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Tip: Your old smoke alarm might make a loud noise
when you disconnect it.
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6. Install the new backplate
Screw the new backplate to the ceiling or wall using
the included screws. Make sure the screws are all the
way in and snug against the backplate.
Tip: All smoke alarms prefer to live in a dust free area,
so remove any dust before you install Nest Protect.
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