Find the screws on the side of the door that secure the latch plate.
How to get a bathroom door handle off.
If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
Straighten a large wire paper clip out and insert one end into the hole until you feel the spring loaded retaining pin.
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Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.
Pull the doorknob over the retaining pin and off the door.
Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.
Remove the latch mechanism if you re installing a new handle.
Pull the outer doorknob while pressing the retaining pin with the paper clip.
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.
With the plate removed you can now pull the latch mechanism through the side of the door.
Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.