Remove the handles from the door using a philips head screwdriver.
How to fix a sliding glass door lock.
Insert the graphite pen into the lock and squeeze some lubricating substance into the latch to dislodge anything inside.
Remove the broken sliding glass door lock from the door by removing the screws that attach it to the door.
Then replace the bottom screw in the hole where it was affixed to the handle to prevent the latch from falling into the doorframe.
Normally a glass sliding door will have a standard pin tumbler variety that can be found in any regular door.
Remove the new door lock from its packaging and become familiar with all of the parts and pieces.
Pull the cylinder lock from the door as you hold the latch with your fingers to stop it from falling into the door.
Take the old door lock to your.
3 insert a screw driver through.
Unfortunately with these types it is fairly common for debris to get inside and jam the mechanism.