Upgrading a light switch to a new one, but can't get the old one out. Plate came off no problem, then the top screw to the switch. I get to the bottom screw and turn. At first it comes out about 1-2/8ths of an inch, but then it continues to turn freely with no more progress coming out. I can turn it clockwise and counterclockwise, but it doesn't seem to move in or out, it just turns freely.
I've spent about a half hour doing combinations of screwing while pushing in or pulling out on the screw. Tried grabbing it with pliers and turning. I've applied quite a bit of force with no change. I'm actually suprised I haven't broken the plastic body at this point, with