Remove the spindle next you ll need to use your flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle of the lock.
How to disable a bedroom door lock.
Ensure the remaining stub is turned to the unlock position and reassemble the knob.
Tools needed step 1.
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Emergency keys have a flat tip much like a flat head screwdriver.
Pop the cylinder out.
Interior and exterior knobs of a turn button lockset.
Open the door and look for the latch plate along the door s edge.
Look for a small set screw at the base of the handle.
Remove this screw using a drill or screwdriver.
Unscrew this plate and remove the latch from the door if possible.
A couple drops of super glue on the locks will keep them from operating.
The door knobs can be replaced with non locking knobs.
Cut this off so it no longer engages the lock button.
Do not cut the semi circular shaft that engages the main lever.
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The lock button will now turn freely but it s impossible to lock the knob without a key or disassembling the knob.
The easiest way would be to get door knob covers to go over the knobs.
Alternatively if you have a picture on a wall near the outside of the door you can hide the key behind the picture.
Slide the knobs apart.
Prevent your doorknob from locking you out.
On the edge side of the door remove the two screws and remove the latch assembly.
How to remove a door lock without a key.
Remove these screws and the doorknob should pull apart into three.
With a philips screwdriver remove the two screw one on either side of the knob.
The doorknob will be held to the door by two screws.
Take all the parts you disassembled and toss in the garbage.