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How to Replace a Door Knob

How to Replace a Door Knob

Again, you should be holding the front handle in position while you tighten the mounting screws.

How to Replace a Door Knob

Check to make sure the lock is operational and that the handle turns smoothly.

How to Replace a Door Knob

Next we need to install a new strike plate. If the new latch hits the old strike plate correctly simply replace it with a new one. Here, this latch is a little low but still fits into the strike plate hole when I close the door.

How to Replace a Door Knob

Sometimes the old strike plate holes don't line up exactly with the new strike plate holes even though the plates themselves are the same size.

How to Replace a Door Knob

So be careful when you screw the new one in place.

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