If the bulb does not come free, use a flathead screwdriver to press against the plastic base of the bulb and leverage it out of the socket.

Once the bulb has been removed, be sure to place it in a safe area where there is no risk of it breaking.

To dispose of the defective bulb, wrap it in a secondary layer of disposable packaging (such as paper towels within a plastic bag) before throwing it away.

Guidelines for disposing of halogen lightbulbs can vary. Be sure to double-check your local disposal guidelines before throwing the defective bulb away.