Lamp part repair

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Socket.

Can be found in various iterations at Home Depot. If you can afford it, get one that is ceramic vs. bakelite or plastic.

Mind the exposed connections on the back of it, especially if that is a metal housing. You may have to transfer the cover cap from the old one.

Peter Wieck Wyncote, PA

The socket?

It's easy enough to do, however if you have to ask what it's called, I suggest you do some reading or get someone experienced to help you, or just buy a new lamp. Done wrong it can be a shock or fire hazzard.

Google replacing a lamp socket, there should be some DIY resources out there. Any hardware store or book store will have DIY electrical or general home repair books will have pictures and instructions for tasks like that. A book is a good investment that you can use for other projects too.

Wise advice. I always tell people that their very first electronics project should not be something safety-critical.

Also, it could be a very quick job for an appliance repair shop.

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You haven't been using a higher-rated bulb than the lamp can take, have you?