Replace the ballast.

Replacement should include

• shutting off the power to the light fixture at the circuit breaker
• cutting the wires close to the old ballast and removing the ballast
• trimming the wires from the new ballast
• stripping the new ballast and lamp-holder wire ends
• connecting the new ballast wires to the lamp-holder wires with wire connectors.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the relevant precautions/safety procedures for changing a ballast?
• What tools are needed for changing a ballast?
• How are the wire colors relevant when changing a ballast?