My missus had hers broken by some idiot, and rather than replace the whole door handle, I DID buy a second hand handle and took out the hinge, then took her old one out without taking the handle completely off (which was a massive bonus!!!) and then fit the replacement. My missus had hers broken by some idiot, and rather than replace the whole door handle, I DID buy a second hand handle and took out the hinge, then took her old one out without taking the handle completely off (which was a massive bonus!!!) and then fit the replacement. I am still looking for a broken hinge to use as a pattern in my quest to get some hinges cast in a more robust material. If anyone would be good enough to send me their broken hinge then I will gladly pay the postage.