Remove the old entry set by taking out the mounting screws that secure the interior knob and locking hardware to the exterior handle and lock cylinder.
How to remove old front door handle.
If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door.
If not rotate the faceplate until the underlying screws are accessible and use a phillips head screwdriver to remove them.
Push the tip of a narrow screwdriver into the hole.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
Hold the doorknob as tight against the interior mechanism as possible and slip your flathead screwdriver beneath the lever.
Tug on the knob and it will slide right off.
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Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
You should see a tiny slot or hole.
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Push the lever in the opposite direction from what you used to remove the knob.
Once the doorknob is back in the door go back to that same notch from when you removed the knob.
Check for exposed screws on the inside of the door.
Locate the hole underneath the doorknob shaft.
For most doors you should see 1 to 3 exposed mounting screws on.
Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.
If your handle is secured with exposed screws simply remove them with.
Loosen the mounting screws with a screwdriver.
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Undo the two mounting screws holding the doorknob in place.
The door handle will now slide off.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.
Removing a handle with exposed screws 1.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.