Push the tip of a narrow screwdriver into the hole.
How to remove old front door handle.
Locate the hole underneath the doorknob shaft.
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You should see a tiny slot or hole.
If your handle is secured with exposed screws simply remove them with.
Removing a handle with exposed screws 1.
If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door.
For most doors you should see 1 to 3 exposed mounting screws on.
Once the doorknob is back in the door go back to that same notch from when you removed the knob.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
Tug on the knob and it will slide right off.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
Undo the two mounting screws holding the doorknob in place.
Remove the old entry set by taking out the mounting screws that secure the interior knob and locking hardware to the exterior handle and lock cylinder.
Push the lever in the opposite direction from what you used to remove the knob.
The door handle will now slide off.
Hold the doorknob as tight against the interior mechanism as possible and slip your flathead screwdriver beneath the lever.
Here s how i did it.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.
Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
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Check for exposed screws on the inside of the door.
Loosen the mounting screws with a screwdriver.
Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.