how to remove a locked door handle without the key
Look for a small set screw at the base of the handle. Remove this screw using a drill or screwdriver. Grasp the interior trim in one hand and the exterior trim in the other and try to pull them away from the door. Often, this set screw is the only thing holding the two halves of the lock in place.Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.ry the trim from around the handle or lever using a flat screwdriver. Some trim may even twist off by hand. Look for screws hidden underneath. Remove these screws, then pull the two halves of the lock apart to remove them from the door.