5 years of home renovations has taught me this - if it won't cooperate, take a hammer to it and replace it. You'll feel better, and the other fans will fear you and behave better.
@Agatha LOL! If I didn't rent, I would absolutely act on this advice!
Oh hell even better. That's SEP (someone else's problem). Congrats!
@Agatha Indeed! I just wish I weren't too embarrassed to ask my landlord.
Are you embarrassed about having to ask at all, or did you do something to it?
I've found Google and YouTube really are amazingly helpful with the diy.
@Agatha I really appreciate it! I've never seen one quite like it, and the cover seems to be connected to a light fixture, so it's very confusing.
Thanks again!
@TheCard
No worries. If you don't figure it out and still need help later, shoot me a message. Typically there is just a metal wire pressure latch - just need to pull down hard enough. Good luck!