Remove the screws from the old lock on the inside of the door.
How to change security door lock.
Remove the latch assembly doorknob.
Use a phillips head screwdriver to unfasten the two or three screws located on the inside knob plate.
Then remove each side s door knob by pulling them away from the door.
Buy a grade 2 or grade 1 door locks rekey the locks you ve bought to match your existing house key make sure your door does not need a lock extension kit remove the old lock replace the lock latch install the new lock body check for proper lock alignment.
Remove the strike plate on the door jamb as well.
You may also need to use a wire tool or a paper clip.
Do not skip this last step.
The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing.
Most electronic locks come with two screws that you need to remove from the inner part of the door.
If your new lock is the same brand and model as the old one you may be able to keep your existing latch plate and strike plate.
First remove the lock from your door following the manufacturer s directions.