If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.
How to take a door handle off a closed door.
You might have to pry the door a bit with a pry bar to get enough space to make it work.
Find the screws on the side of the door that secure the latch plate.
Simulating opening the door without the latch extending into and retracting out of the strike plate.
Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.
With a door latch stuck closed you may need to shim the latch so that it retracts enough to open the door.
Once the door is open try to actuate the door latch with the handle.
Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
Remove the screws holding the escutcheon plate to the door if they are exposed or look along the outer edge of the escutcheon plate for a small slit.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.
Remove the latch mechanism if you re installing a new handle.
If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door.
The door handle will now slide off.
Unscrew and pull off the door handle s cover plates.
Take out the screws then carefully pry off the plate with a flat head screwdriver.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
If the door does not open.
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With the plate removed you can now pull the latch mechanism through the side of the door.
Pull the knob off the spindle.
Remove any screws that are holding the cover plates in place on either side of the door using a flat head screwdriver.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
Step 4 remove the hardware.
Insert the edge of your screwdriver under the plates and pry them up gently until they pop off then remove them and set them aside.
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.
If that doesn t work then just take a large pair of plumbing pliers vice grips or a pipe wrench and just.