There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
How to take apart a locked door handle.
A set screw is typically installed along the base of the lock on the interior side of the door.
Remove the door knobs.
Take out the screws then carefully pry off the plate with a flat head screwdriver.
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Remove the latch mechanism if you re installing a new handle.
Turn the key 90 degrees and remove it.
With the plate removed you can now pull the latch mechanism through the side of the door.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
Use a screwdriver to remove the set screws which will release the lock and lever from the.
How to remove a locked doorknob.
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle.
To remove the spindle pull on the other knob with the spindle attached.
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Examine the shank of the doorknob.
If it does have exposed screws these should be on the interior knob the one you use to lock the door.
Grab that phillips head screwdriver and start unscrewing the two visible screws.
Find the screws on the side of the door that secure the latch plate.
Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
It may be hidden.
Twist if it resists.
How to remove a lever door handle without screws.
Expose hidden set screws.
Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.
A paperclip or small pin.
Open the door so that you can access both the inner and outer doorknobs.
Line up the hole on the barrel of the handle with the tab on the lock mechanism which is still attached to the door then slide the barrel onto the lock.
If your door knob has visible screws your job will be easy.
Scratch awl or similar pointy tool.
Look on the neck of the inner doorknob for a slot or hole between the back of the doorknob and the door.
Step 2 straighten a large wire paper clip out and insert one end into the hole until you feel the spring loaded retaining pin.
The mounting screws are somewhat concealed but you can identify them by locating a.
Reverse your steps from this point to install the new spindle.
Replace the handle on the inside of the door using the same procedure.
Scratch awl or similar pointy tool.
Begin by holding the door knob securely in place.
One night after getting ready for bed a person walks up to the main door of his house to lock it and pulling up on the handle he feels and almost hears the slight almost imperceptible resistance in the german manufactured locking mechanism of the latch.