How to remove STUCK SCREW CAP from light switch

[Karl Paul]

Hello
I'm trying to change a light switch but the screw caps are stuck.
I've tried all the tips I can find including blue-tac, sticky tape, levering with a stanley knife and a small screwdriver.
Any other tips anyone has please?
Thanks
Karl

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Driving a small screw into it usually does the trick

 

[MJPD29]

Screw a screw into it and pull it out. Then throw it away and never put them on again.

 

[timhoward]

If changing it, just about anything! As above a screw usually works pretty well.
Failing that universal persuader and screwdriver, Dremel, Router, Drill with left handed bit, Blow Torch, SDS Chisel, 12 bore.....

I had a nasty one where they were superglued in, had to fetch my wife. They voluntarily flew out....

 

[nicebutdim]

Piece of duct tape usually removes them. As above, throw them in the bin.

 

[littlespark]

The small plastic caps over the screws?

I just shove my smallest screwdriver right through it and lever it out.
You might find spares stuck to the back of the switch... otherwise, just don't fit them.

Your new switch might not use them.