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How to Replace a Standard Door Lock

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  1. How to Replace a Standard Door Lock, Standard Door Lock: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Replace a Standard Door Lock, Standard Door Lock: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Place a piece of tape on both sides of the lock to ensure it doesn’t fall on the floor once unscrewed.

    • Make sure enough tape is placed on the lock as the current door lock may be heavier than expected and could fall off once unscrewed.

    • Ensure the surrounding area is free of any debris or dust that may interfere with the installation.

    • Place a towel, cloth, or even a container/bucket on the area below the door in case the lock falls to ensure no damage is done to the floor or the surrounding area.

  2. How to Replace a Standard Door Lock: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use your Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 70 mm pan head screws on the side that holds the lock in place.

    • Hold one side of the lock for extra stability if required.

  3. How to Replace a Standard Door Lock: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Replace a Standard Door Lock: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the tape on both sides of the lock carefully.

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    • Align your new lock with the given holes on the door.

  5. How to Replace a Standard Door Lock: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Replace a Standard Door Lock: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Place a piece of tape on both sides of the new lock to ensure the lock does not move when placing the screws.

    • Make sure the enough tape is placed on the lock as it may fall off depending on the weight of the door lock.

    • Place a cloth or container underneath the lock in case it falls off to ensure no damage is done to the floor or the surrounding area.

  6. How to Replace a Standard Door Lock: step 6, image 1 of 3 How to Replace a Standard Door Lock: step 6, image 2 of 3 How to Replace a Standard Door Lock: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Place the 70 mm pan head screws in the given holes and use your Phillips #0 screwdriver to screw them in accordingly.

    • Hold one side of the lock for extra stability if required.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed your new door lock!

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Sanjeeve Krishnamoorthy

Member since: 01/19/21

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Hi Sanjeeve, this is a great guide its really helpful with the photos you have included here to really walk you through it. I am going to change my door lock to another type and found this article with other types of door locks helpful for that.

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