Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Nipton opening hard lock door.
Insert a long sturdy item with a flat tip preferably a flat head screwdriver if available between the top rung of the door s top hinge and the head of the bolt securing the door to the hinge.
Door locks are designed primarily for functionality but in addition to providing security their appearance is a consideration.
The home depot delivers online orders when and where you need them.
Assuming the door lock is hard to unlock with a key because it is dirty or gunked up inside and not damaged your best bet is to use a dry graphite.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
You ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with smart technology features.
Use the lubricant sparingly and remove any excess from exterior skin immediately.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
Move to the edge of the door.
Dry powdered graphite will not cause any of the internal lock parts to stick as it is dry and will not attract dirt and dust.
Look at pictures of different door lock types to find models that match your style.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.
In the offices to the east you can find a frag mine but otherwise there s not much to see.
In the room behind this door you can find the bison steve maintenance key on the table plus med x x3 9mm pistol rad x and bottle caps from the open locker and a blood pack mentats and a first aid box from the iron cabinet.
See below for taking apart your door lock and getting it to work like new.
Apply a little paraffin or grease to the striker pockets and a slight amount of household oil to the lock mechanisms to keep the locks operating smoothly.
Be sure to grab the big book of science off mayor steyn s desk right.
Grabbing this worn key will allow you to bypass a locked hard door left.
Grasp the doorknob with one hand and turn it to retract the latch.
Also lubricate the hinge pins periodically with household oil.
Insert the tip of your powdered graphite tube into the opening around the latch and inject a few.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Shop online for all types of door locks and other door hardware.
A dry graphite lubricant will lubricate the inside of the lock making it easier to unlock.