How to replace a euro cylinder lock when the door is in the closed locked position.
How to change a upvc door lock barrel without a key.
Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
Remove the retaining screw.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
Located in the faceplate on the side of the door the retaining screw is usually even with the bottom of the lock cylinder and keyhole.
There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
Should cost 15 20 for a new barrel from a decent diy store.
This screw is what holds the lock in place.
You may be better off with a skeleton key to attempt to open it as locksmiths are very expensive.
When the security screen door is closed locked and you have lost your.
The barrel may have to be drilled out and obviously the new one fitted and also you may now have to dismantle the whole lock to get the remainder of the barrel out once drilled and without damaging the rest of the mechanism.
Drill the barrel out using an appropriately sized metal drill bit.
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle.
The metal is soft and is not difficult to drill you will then be able to open the door to access the screws to remove the barrel.
So you lost the key and now you are unable to remove the lock.
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