If not proceed with step 3.
Tentatcle around door handle.
Occasionally the door handle may instead use a different screw type such as a phillip s head screw.
The main parts of a door lock are the cylinder bolt box and strike plate.
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Remove the other door handle on the other side of the door as well by following the same procedures above.
Old door handles rarely break completely.
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Test to make sure the door handle actuates the latch correctly.
Removing the door lever itself rotating it 180 degrees and installing it on the other side of the door will cause the lever to be inverted yet it will still operate the latch mechanism in exactly the same manner.
In the resting state of the lock the spring is extended.
Understanding the different parts that work together to make a door handle and lock work can help you fix minor problems on your own.
If that is the case use a screwdriver instead of an allen wrench.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.
If the screws were exposed already or the door handle assembly was rotated to fix the door handle there will be no covers to reinstall.
Changing a door s handle from left handed operation to right handed is simply a matter of orientation.
When the door knob is locked the handle will not turn which keeps the latch from retracting.
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A door knob or door handle uses a spring loaded latch.
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Use safety goggles especially when using a drill with screwdriver bits.
Remove the screws and pull out the handle and the latch.
Step 3 slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
If the door handle uses locking mechanism test all the ways of locking.
It s useful for any diy er to know how things around the home operate.
If a new handle is already prepared proceed to step 4 of this article.
