Undo Door Lock

How to undo locks method 1 of 3.

Undo door lock.

The hair closest to your scalp will not be locked yet so. You can unlock your dreadlocks without cutting. Gently pry it off or pull and twist it away from the door. There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.

It is held in place by two bolts or screws on the inside of your exterior doors. Tools needed step 1. Wedge a pin or the tip of your flathead screwdriver under the small opening between the rose and the surface of the door. Using your screwdriver unscrew the bolts while holding the backside of the lock so it doesn t fall off once the bolts are removed.

Remove the spindle next you ll need to use your flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle of the lock. Pop the cylinder out. Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism. Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.

Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle. Need help identifying a tool or material for removing a door knob. Shop the home depot for door knobs interior doors and more. Set aside plenty of time.

At this point the square tab on the spindle is aligned with the square.