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How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges

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    1. How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges, Hinge: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges, Hinge: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges, Hinge: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the screws that are attached to the cabinet door.

      • Unscrew the top and bottom hinges even if you are only replacing one hinge.

      • Remove the cabinet door from the hinge.

      • You may need to wiggle or pry the door off.

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    2. How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the screws that go into the cabinet frame from the hinge, then remove the hinge.

      • Only the hinge being replaced needs to be removed.

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    3. How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Insert the new hinge into the cabinet door's pre-cut hole.

      • Attach the hinge with the provided screws.

      • To avoid striping the screws, do not over tighten.

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    4. How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Reattach the cabinet door to the cabinet frame.

      • Do not tighten the screws all the way. You will need to align the door later.

      • You may need a friend to hold the door while you screw it back into place.

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    5. How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Lift or lower the cabinet door to align the hinges with its original location.

      • Changes in wood stain can serve as a useful alignment guide.

      • Tighten all the screws.

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    6. How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 6, image 1 of 3 How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 6, image 2 of 3 How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Use this step to adjust the amount of space between the cabinet door and the cabinet frame.

      • Loosen the adjustment screws, but do not remove them.

      • Slide the cabinet door to your desired position.

      • Tighten the screws.

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    7. How to Replace Concealed Cabinet Hinges: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Use this step if your cabinet door closes too hard or does not completely close.

      • Tighten this screw to keep the cabinet door from closing too hard. Loosen the screw to allow the cabinet door to close completely.

      • Do not completely remove this screw.

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