How do I replace an outlet?

If you have to ask you should probably call an electrician.

So the ground wire, I just wind that around the screw and tighten?

Thanks.

Audire, have you read the above responses or are you just not getting the message? When dealing with electricity, if you don't know what you're doing, then get someone who does.

JEEEZ...
I replace outlets all the time with the power still on.
Just never touch BOTH sides/both wires at the same time!!!!
Give the guy a break(er)!!
If you cut the power at the box, you are safe!!
BUT: if OTHER wires are also behind the box, and are covered with screw-on caps DO NOT MESS WITH THEM
Some outlets near windows etc, have the wiring back there for 220V connections (air conditioner wiring)
If you just unscrew the outlet and pull it out... the wires on it can be put on the new outlet just fine... make certain the wires go back on the same side as the original, and that the outlet is "right side up"! when you attach the wires!

Elizabeth, you are right. The whole process is quite easy. I just don't want to hear from a friend of Audire that he fried himself when he didn't know what he was doing. You are an above average audiophile (that's not supposed to be an insult) plus handi-person. That doesn't mean everyone else is as good as you.

The grounding wire does go around the screw, but you need to be sure you have the other wires at the proper terminals or you will reverse the polarity of the outlet, and affect the sound quality of your system.