How to Remove a Door Handle
Removing a door handle is a fairly simple process that can be done in just a few minutes. A door handle is fastened to the door with just a few screws; once they are removed, the handle assembly freely slides out. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Locate the screws that are holding the door handle onto the door. They are normally found on the interior side of the door, on the plate behind the door handle.
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Unfasten the screws on the plate with a screwdriver until they are dislodged from the other door handle. Slide the door handle with the screws away from the door.
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Remove the door handle on the opposite side of the door. Pull it straight out from the door jamb latch that runs through the hole in the door.
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Unfasten the door jamb latch from the side of the door. Use a screwdriver to undo the screws and pull the door jamb latch out of the socket.
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Undo the strike plate on the door jamb by removing the screws with a screwdriver.
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Tips & Warnings
If the door jamb latch sticks, or is difficult to remove, slide a screwdriver through the back of the latch inside the door handle keyhole and tap the screwdriver with a hammer to loosen the latch.
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ezhangdoor
Jul 02, 2009
Some door knobs have concealed screws. You will need to remove the inside knob itself. It will have a small fastening clip in either the top or bottom of the interior side of the door knob. Press this in with a small blade screwdriver and pull slightly on the knob to release. You will now be able to release the face plate to access the screws holding the knob together.
