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alisam

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#252962 19-Jul-2019 07:31

The Lane deadbolt lock is 30 years old and has started to become loose in the door.

A key can be used on both sides, but only the side inside the house has 2 pins.

I don't know whether the pins are screwed in or should be prized out.

Even then I don't know whether the screws holding the 2 sides together are Phillips or screws which have to be drilled out.

So, before I have to call out a locksmith, I wondered if there was something I could do.

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Crysoganus

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#2279440 19-Jul-2019 09:10

You can totally sort this. I have the same lock.

Those rivet looking things are simply plugs to cover the hole under which the screws you need to tighten live.

Simply lever them our with a small screwdriver, they're slighty "rifled" and should come out really easily.

Bung

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#2279460 19-Jul-2019 09:47

One internet answer says the screws could be 2mm caphead (Allen). So if your screwdriver's not doing it try a hex key.

alisam

830 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2279966 20-Jul-2019 09:14

DaveQ:

You can totally sort this. I have the same lock.

Those rivet looking things are simply plugs to cover the hole under which the screws you need to tighten live.

Simply lever them our with a small screwdriver, they're slighty "rifled" and should come out really easily.

The plugs are out.

Should I get the faceplate off (somehow), because a small cross head screwdriver or allen key doesn't seem to bite and tighten the screws.

Also, a torch cannot see into the 2 holes.

alisam

830 posts

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#2279967 20-Jul-2019 09:15

Bung: One internet answer says the screws could be 2mm caphead (Allen). So if your screwdriver's not doing it try a hex key.

I'll try searching the internet again, because I did not find a site relating to the Lane deadbolt before I posted by topic.

sqishy

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#2279972 20-Jul-2019 09:45

Would you have a newer photo with plugs plus straight on.

alisam

830 posts

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#2280557 21-Jul-2019 07:35

sqishy:

Would you have a newer photo with plugs plus straight on.

I found another screwdriver with a thin barrel and a slight bigger crosshead.

Although I could not feel any bite, with a bit of pressure the screws tightened up.

For now the lock is firmly secure.

I would still like to know how to get the faceplate off.

sqishy

470 posts

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#2280570 21-Jul-2019 08:50

OK but I thought you took the rivets out? Behind those are screw bolts.

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alisam

830 posts

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#2280588 21-Jul-2019 09:38

sqishy:

OK but I thought you took the rivets out? Behind those are screw bolts.

I think I misunderstood your comment:

"Would you have a newer photo with plugs plus straight on."

wally22

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#2280619 21-Jul-2019 11:13

alisam:

sqishy:

Would you have a newer photo with plugs plus straight on.

I found another screwdriver with a thin barrel and a slight bigger crosshead.

Although I could not feel any bite, with a bit of pressure the screws tightened up.

For now the lock is firmly secure.

I would still like to know how to get the faceplate off.

I would think if you undid the screws again to remove the lock, the faceplate will be able to be removed then.

Edit: You could then eyeball the screw heads to establish the correct tool to use.

sqishy

470 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2280620 21-Jul-2019 11:26

Sorry must have be too early in weekend mode, I see you fixed it. Not sure about face plate :)

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