If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.
How to remove a screen door handle.
Insert the deadbolt spindle from the inside through the center hole into the key lock.
The door handle will now slide off.
Put on your safety glasses.
Look for a recessed slot in the shaft of the handle.
A set screw is typically installed along the base of the lock on the interior side of the door.
If your door has no visible screws check the neck of the knob or lever for a small hole.
Use a screwdriver to remove the set screws which will release the lock and lever from the.
How to remove a lever door handle without screws.
Place the deadbolt on the inside.
If there s one present you ll be able to depress a button or loosen a small screw inside the hole to release the handle.
Expose hidden set screws.
Remove the old handle and screen door latch unscrew both interior latch mounting screws pull the interior and exterior handles apart and remove the center spindle.
How to fix a screen door handle.
If possible align the existing holes in the door with the template hole marks.
If you can t undo it with a manual screwdriver try a power screwdriver.
It may be hidden.
Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.
Tape the screen door handle template onto the door.
Remove the screws from the broken screen door handle.
This screw may be tightly fixed.
Your screen door could fall out of the frame once the door stop is taken out.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
Discard the old handle.
As with the handle you may need to cut your spindle to suit your door thickness.
The spindle should project through the inside of the door a.
Open the door and locate the head stop screw at the top corner of the door frame right where the door would touch the frame when it closes.
Trade in the broken shabby push button handle on your screen door for a shiny new easy opening lever handle.
Take the handle off of the screen door.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.