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Changing lock cylinder in aluminium door

purpleaccount · 2018-05-10 10:48:02

Hi , Is it straightforward to change lock cylinder in aluminium door or is it more straightforward to get a locksmith for this?

10-05-2018 10:48am

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purpleaccount

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Hi ,

Is it straightforward to change lock cylinder in aluminium door or is it more straightforward to get a locksmith for this?

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purpleaccount wrote: »

Hi ,

Is it straightforward to change lock cylinder in aluminium door or is it more straightforward to get a locksmith for this?

If its a "euro cylinder" - very easy once everything is working - i.e. you can open the door.
Youtube it - loads of videos.

But basically take it out by;
- releasing a big screw which is inserted through the door, from the face of the door that is hidden when the door is closed.
- turn the key til it begins to slide out (bit of playing/feel work required here)

Get a new lock with same dimensions, these will differ with each door (you dont want the lock to pertrude out on the exposed side - it can be broken by "bumping")

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