Door Handle Doorknob Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Step 1 How to Change an Indoor Doorknob Handle

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Parts: (in order from left to right)
Short Screws
Latch mechanism with latch face
Long screws
Door knob with peg and screw holes (inside of the room)
Door knob with screw holes (outside of the room)

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Step 2

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Face the inside of the knob, you should see two Phillips head screws on either side of the central knob.

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Step 3

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Unscrew both long screws.

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Step 4

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Remove the door knob on both sides of the door.

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Step 5

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You will see the latch face plate (the rectangular piece of metal) where the latch of the door knob is located.

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Step 6

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Unscrew the two short screws on the latch face plate.

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Step 7

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Remove the latch face plate and latch mechanism.

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Step 8

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Push the new latch mechanism with latch face plate into the door.
The slanted side of the latch mechanism will be facing the direction that the door closes.

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Step 9

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Screw in both short screws of the latch face plate.

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Step 10

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Insert the door knob that goes on the inside of the room, aligning the peg and screw holes with the threaded cylinders of the latch mechanism.

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Step 11

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Align the door knob that goes on the outside of the room, aligning the peg and screw holes with the threaded cylinders of the latch mechanism.

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Step 12

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Screw in both long screws on both sides of the door knob.

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Step 13

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Turn the door knob to test your work.

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Step 14 Gather your tools

Gather your tools: A new doorknob set, drill, screwdriver

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Step 15 Removing old knob

Unscrew the screws on the recent knob and once unscrewed you may know take out the knob from the door.

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Step 16 Takeout and install the new latch

Takeout and install the new latch: Unscrew the latch assembly and remove the latch mechanism from the door. Then insert the new latch into the hole making sure it is facing the right way.

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Step 17 Attach the new doorknob

Next you will be placing the exterior knob on the outside and the interior inside and will secure the screws.

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Step 18 Test the new knob

Check if the latch properly works and make sure the door open and closes.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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amy pantoja

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Why can I not find an interior door knob set that doesn’t have a plate on the latch assembly?

Bob - Aug 6, 2024 Reply Share

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