If you don t see a notch and the cover plate is round try turning the plate counterclockwise to remove it.
How to get door handle off that has no screws.
Push this latch in and pull the handle off the door.
Next find a small slot on the edge of the trim piece.
Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.
Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
Locate the hole underneath the doorknob shaft.
There should be a small latch near the base of the knob or handle probably on the exterior side of the door.
Look for the tiny gap on the side of the door knob.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
Many door knobs have trim plates that cover the screws so removing them can be a bit tricky if you ve never done it before.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
Push the tip of a narrow screwdriver into the hole.
To remove a door handle without any visible screws start by prying off the cover plate by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the notch on the side of the plate.
Look for a thin slot or a recessed hex head setscrew on the lock side of the doorknob.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.
Insert the tip of a screwdriver and pry off the trim piece.
After applying some pressure you can pull the door knob towards you.
The door handle will now slide off.
Our quick video shows you how si.
How to remove a door knob without screws or a latch.
You should see a tiny slot or hole.
Remove door knob without screws.
After you ve unscrewed or loosened the latch tug on the door knob until it pops out of place or disengages from the base also known as the rose.
With some pressure you can move the clip inside.
If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door.
That s because modern door hardware uses a hidden mechanism called a detent to fasten the doorknob that can only be released using a small screwdriver tip or the end of a paper clip depending on your style of hardware.
If not rotate the faceplate until the underlying screws are accessible and use a phillips head screwdriver to remove them.
Take your flat philips screwdriver and place it in the gap.
