[header] How to replace a broken fence post [title] Examine the post. [substeps] Farm fencing usually only has the corner poles set in cement while suburban wood fences may have every wood post set in cement. Tubular metal posts such as those used with chain link fence, are generally set in cement. 
[title] Remove the fence from the post by removing screws or nails and pulling it away from the post as much as possible. [title] Lift the post away if it is loose or broken at the bottom.