Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws.
How to take inside door handle metal rod off handles.
If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.
If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.
How to remove the old door handle.
If not rotate the faceplate until the underlying screws are accessible and use a phillips head screwdriver to remove them.
Let s start by covering the steps for removing the old door handle.
If you don t see a screw head inside the slot straighten a paperclip or grab a thin pointed tool such as an awl.
The paperclip or tool will spring the door mechanism allowing you to pull out the handles.
Unscrew your door knob begin by holding the door knob securely in place.
Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.
Insert the paperclip or tool into the slot as you gently pull the knob away from the door.
You may want to remove the old handle before buying a new one to make sure you choose a new door handle that fits correctly into the space the old knob left behind.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.