Anyone know how to get into this fixture?

[xela]

I'm housesitting this week while some friends are on vacation. This means, as I hoped it would when I volunteered, that I've been able to go off antihistamines and my breathing has almost returned to normal. Yay!

It also means that instead of my usual current assortment of renovation quandaries, I found myself presented this morning with an old-school old house maintenance problem: The light in the bathroom went out, and when I looked up, I realized I had no idea how to get into the fixture to replace the bulb. Before I dig up a step-ladder and start probing randomly, I thought I'd ask the collective wisdom of LJ: Has anyone seen a fixture like this before, and if so, do you know how to get into it?



(Alternately, can anyone suggest a good LJ community to ask this sort of question in?)

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Edit: Yes, I did notice the discoloration strongly suggestive that the fixture has been in service too long and/or with too bright a bulb. I don't intend to merely replace the bulb without investigating more. But knowing how to get into it before I start would be useful.

Comments

[n5red.livejournal.com]

It looks like the fixture has been running way too hot for quite some time. It is possible that the wiring has been baked and it is now a fire hazard.

I think the plastic diffuser just snaps on, but I'm not sure.

[yakshaver.livejournal.com]

Thanks. You were commenting as I was editing the post to mention that I'd noticed the discoloration and intended to investigate.

[ken_r]

I've got one where it does just snap on. Squeeze it over to one side a little and the tabs should come free easily.

[zkzkz.livejournal.com]

fwiw i think that discolouration could just be age. uv-light can do that to plastic even if it's not overheating