The most common type of bedroom door lock for those looking mainly for privacy is the simple push button lock.
Simple bedroom door lock how to pick.
Bedroom door locks should at minimum ensure privacy when necessary.
Simple latches such as swing latches are also easy to open with a paper clip.
I prefer the bogota rake that has three ridges.
Before we with the steps on how to pick a bedroom door lock you should find a proper item for picking the lock.
Choices include a small screwdriver a hex wrench a heavy duty paper clip or a hairpin.
You will need to find a long and thin object that s tiny enough to fit into the hole but strong enough to place pressure on the locking mechanism.
You may need to wiggle the card back and forth a few times to get the latch open.
Then slowly wiggle the pick into the top part of the lock using a gentle up and down motion.
Tilt the card toward the doorknob to help it slide in along the latch then bend the card back the other way to push the latch back.
Using a finger or two apply.
Slide the card into the space between the door and the door frame where the lock is.
Pressure needs to remain stable and then place the paperclip into the lock.
First insert the tension wrench into the bottom part of the lock and rotate it in the direction you would turn the key to unlock it to place tension on the lock.
Still continuing to apply slight pressure on the wrench take your rake pick and insert it into the keyway and.
This one has picked every lock.
For this to possibly work you will need an allen wrench and an unbent paperclip with a crook in the end.
Most household privacy locks have tiny keys that come with them but if you don t know where those keys are or your kid pressed the button lock and then shut his bedroom door on the way out.
Maintain this tension throughout the process.
Insert pick at top of lock.
Start by unfolding end of the paper clip.
Next apply upward pressure to the pins with.
Insert it into the gap in the door below the latch.
These locks can be locked from the inside by the simple push of the button on the knob.
Then just slide the paper clip up until the latch is lifted free from the hook called the keeper.
Pick the lock using your tools.
Place the allen wrench in the lower edge of the keyhole.
Insert the short end of your tension wrench into the bottom of the lock s keyway.