yes CMF. I took out the screws that hold the black plastic thing.
Before, I just took them out and did not do anything. That was my
assumption and it was wrong.

you're absolutely correct Art. The bad thing is... I'm lazy. So i
decided to spice up the connection by adding more complication (the
remote) hehehehe...

Thanks HR. I really appreciate your good thoughts and for defending my
ignorance.

UPDATE: right now, I have to take it out (the ceiling fan) since it's
NOT giving me enough air flow though it's already in High mode. I have
to change the ceiling fan itself and get the bigger one. Thanks for
all the posts that you provided, I know, I can do this correct for the
second time around.

josh green