SavageMountain OP t1_j0eeaqs wrote on December 16, 2022 at 1:01 AM

Reply to comment by OutinDaBarn in How do I remove a broken doorknob? by SavageMountain

pretty sure i'm on the wrong side, where the catch is flat, not curved. there's also moulding in the way, so the credit card has to turn 90° to get in there

davethompson413 t1_j0egxoa wrote on December 16, 2022 at 1:22 AM

Can you remove the trim molding, and try that way?

Bmystic t1_j0f2f9p wrote on December 16, 2022 at 4:09 AM

Edit: just saw you got it open. I'll leave the post up for future reference.

If the door trim is blocking the latch, gently remove the trim with a flathead screwdriver. Cut an old card to look like this, use the lip of the cut card to slide the latch back into the door. You may even be able to do it with a tiny screwdriver.

Here is a good video covering what you're looking to do