Remove these two screws and gently pull out the latch mechanism and its cartridge.
Sliding glass door lock repair.
Unfortunately with these types it is fairly common for debris to get inside and jam the mechanism.
Step 4 finding a replacement.
On some sliding glass door locks the door handles have long screws that go right through the steel mortised lock and there is usually a actuating lever that slides into a rectangular hole in the lock.
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Two screws on the end of the door secure the latch.
Insert the graphite pen into the lock and squeeze some lubricating substance into the latch to dislodge anything inside.
Normally a glass sliding door will have a standard pin tumbler variety that can be found in any regular door.
Usually you buy just the mortised steel lock assembly that fits within the door and reuse the old handles and actuating lever.
Had a broken lock on an older model sliding door and after a local locksmith could not solve the problem we called local sliding doors and were so pleased that they sent out two young technicians who immediately diagnosed the problem ordered the needed replacement parts and returned and restored the door to its original condition.
Remove the broken sliding glass door lock from the door by removing the screws that attach it to the door.
Sliding glass doors are often equipped with double pane glass an insulated glass unit or igu or laminated safety glass.
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If you live in a windy area place a heavy object against the door or use tape to keep it from opening up after you ve removed the lock.
Not only can we replace the existing glass we can replace the unit with upgraded glass including glass that is tinted textured or equipped with energy efficient upgrades.