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Expert: James - 2/8/2009


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My back door is broken. I was able to take the handle off inside and outside but the "guts" are still in between the door and the doorjam. I can not remove it. The handles were turning but not opening the door so I removed them.

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Hello Michele,

If you are unable to retract the latch manually, you'll need to forcefully remove the latch mechanism.  The only way to do that is with a hammer and cold chisel, destroying it then pulling it out through the hole in the door face.

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I have been Locksmithing since 1999 and own my own Locksmithing business. I have many years of hands-on experience through the many services I have performed for my customers. I've run my business the way I wanted, treating everyone as I would like to be treated and knowing that any customer could be my last if I didn't perform my locksmithing duties as I had promised.

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I have a diploma in Masterkeying, Advanced Locksmithing & Locksmithing from Foley-Belsaw.

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