Removing locks from the exterior side step 1 check for any pinholes or depressions in the handle or around the trim.
How to remove entry door lock.
If you have ever came to a locks that had no screws no set screw and no de.
Entrance or keyed entry knobs used on exterior doors dummy door knobs used on shallow closet doors privacy door knobs used in bedrooms and bathrooms and passage door knobs.
First you ll need to figure out what type of door knob you have.
Remove a kwikset knob lock set with no screws and no detent the secret catch.
There are four types of door knobs used in the home.
Once you remove the screws the lock should become loose and you can pull both sides of the lock out of the door.
Slip a straightened safety pin into small holes or use a flat screwdriver to press against a slot or depression.
This was a keyed door lever lock but i mention how to do the same with the sta.
There should be a series of screws that connect that portion of the lock to your door.
Once this is removed a locksmith can re key this for you.
Some locks designed for interior use may have these holes on the exterior side for homeowners who have lost the key.
Removing a cylinder door lock.
This will help you purchase the right type of door knob for your exterior or interior door.
This is showing how you can get your lock apart when you don t see any screws.
Removing the cylinder from a door lock is a simple way of keeping the lock handle that you have while changing the cylinder lock inside of it.