How to Remove an LSDA Deadbolt

Removing an LSDA deadbolt may look impossible because there seem to be no visible screws. The screws on an LSDA deadbolt are either hidden behind the plate on the inside portion of the lock or within the cylinder itself. You will need to look at the door edge to see if there is a removable faceplate over the latch. If you have the removable faceplate you will need your lock key.

Things You'll Need

• Small flathead screwdriver
• 5/64-inch Allen wrench
• Phillips-head screwdriver

Instructions

Removable Faceplate

1. Insert a small screwdriver in the seam of the faceplate and pry the faceplate off the latch.

2. Locate the small hole next to the deadbolt toward the front of the door. Insert a 5/64-inch Allen wrench into the hole and loosen the set screw inside.

3. Insert the door key into the cylinder halfway. Turn the key counterclockwise to unscrew the cylinder from the deadbolt assembly.

4. Look inside the hole and remove the two screws securing the thumb lock side to the bolt mechanism with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Pull the thumb lock off the inside of the door.

5. Look through the hole where the thumb lock was and remove the screws securing the front portion of the deadbolt to the deadbolt mechanism. Pull the front portion off the door.

6. Remove the four screws securing the deadbolt assembly to the edge of the door with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Pull the deadbolt out of the door.

No Removable Faceplate

1. Locate a small hole on the side of the thumb lock on the inside portion of the deadbolt. Bend a paper clip straight and insert the end of the paper clip into the hole to release the thumb lock knob. Pull the thumb lock straight off the deadbolt.

2. Insert a flathead screwdriver in between the back cover plate and side edge of the inner portion of the deadbolt lock. Pry the plate off and you will see the two screws securing the lock together to the door.

3. Remove the two screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. The screws are threaded into sleeves on the outer portion of the deadbolt lock, much like a standard doorknob. Removing the screws will enable you to pull both the inner and outer portions of the deadbolt lock away from the door.

4. Remove the screws securing the latch plate to the door edge and pull the deadbolt mechanism out of the door.

References

• All Experts: Locksmithing
• Lock Peddler: LSDA Deadbolt Lock