How to Replace a Sliding Glass Door Mortise Lock (Complete Guide)

The Tools:
•5-3/8" Mortise Lock for Glass Door - amzn.to/3tvOlee
• Philips Screwdriver - amzn.to/3hdpzx0
• Rigid Drill Set - amzn.to/3bb9t2S
• Magnetic Metal Tray - amzn.to/3hdUiJZ
This video works on all makes and models of doors.
Check out my website at mcfixit.us
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT.
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[@timotaneous3300]

The link for the mortise was a life saver. None of my local places had the type with the face plate on it, which is the one I need. Thank you

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome. Yeah, it's hard to find the exact model you need at local stores. I had the same issue. There are a variety of good options online, though. Glad the link helped you out. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@anthonygreer1634]

This is the video I needed. Thank you for making it and posting!

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jeannettefrancis5681]

Great video. Very helpful instructions. Thank you!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Daver2212]

Very handy tutorial! Clear and detailed! Great video!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for these kind words! I appreciate you watching! Have a great day!

[@josephbarker3562]

Great fix. Now I know how to do this. Thank you!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad to help

[@marcusnorton456]

Another great video! You can fix anything!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks! Hope it helped!

[@bestbang320]

That's very educational :) Good stuff!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

[@nathanstuart8853]

Great video. Keep them coming!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad you like it! I’ve got a few more recorded and will be editing and posting soon!

[@susanroberts8833]

Great video with clear instructions...

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad you liked it. Good luck on your project!

[@PennCarnice]

Great tips! Thank you, this will help a lot! Cheers!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

oh looks great and i love this, thank you!

[@MCFIXIT]

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@souuel4438]

This was very helpful!

[@MCFIXIT]

So glad it has helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dyingtoplay1922]

Nice video bro keep up the hard work and congrats on 395 subs

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks! I really enjoy your channel too. Keep it up!

[@t4tripstours429]

Very informative,Great job bro

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad it was helpful!

[@georgewilliams5985]

I have this same problem!

[@MCFIXIT]

Yeah it’s pretty common

[@phillipmccullough5039]

Great video.

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@streetcurb2451]

An educative tutorial

[@MCFIXIT]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! Good luck on your project!

[@sybilburke1404]

Excellent!!!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks so much!

[@francisgeorge3473]

Thank you for showing me how to do this!

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@projectlocrates]

bloody good stuff

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks! I hope it was helpful for your project!

[@katie-annpolitopoulos6621]

I did it and thanks for your post!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@powerrazor3585]

Awesome vid bro

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the visit!

[@skeletonkeyshorts8140]

great video

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kaybbeats]

very helpful

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome. Hope your project is a success!

[@KennyHavoc]

Very useful

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks! I hope it helps you out!

[@kiyarina]

Thank you.

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@chaossayshi]

SAVED TO USEFUL

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I hope it was hopeful for you!

[@fitzylogic6930]

Great video. I know my back door needs regliment because let's in a draft any tips

[@MCFIXIT]

Yes, that can easily happen over time! Good luck on your project

[@juanreeves3128]

Helpful

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jphamilton6987]

Great video on replacing the lock on a screen door! Do you know why your old lock failed?

[@MCFIXIT]

Good question! My guess is the age of it. It's about 20 years old and can fail over time.

[@PennCarnice]

Your new redd_t friend here. Thanks!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for coming and watching!

[@thomasmaddison976]

They are those made so cheap and break? My lock is not working as well. Thanks for the step by step instructions on how to fix this!

[@MCFIXIT]

Not sure why they break down over time. This one has lasted almost 17 years so that’s a pretty good lifespan. We use that door and lock multiple times a day and the sun hits it for most of the day to sunset since it’s directly west. But yeah, I wish things lasted longer!

[@Dojii]

hell yea tim the tool man get it

[@MCFIXIT]

I loved watching him grow up! Not sure I’m there yet but one day I will be! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@immsolution4927]

going to change my locks !

[@MCFIXIT]

You can do it! Good luck on your project!

[@TG_Geek]

That’s neat

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MRmustachee]

very cool video i sub

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ogomegbunam6871]

Good

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@WALLYWRLD]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@edfuny80]

I tried to put a bigger latch on the sliding glass door. Messed up the panel is there any fix?

[@MCFIXIT]

What kind of bigger latch? Can you provide more details? Like is it stuck? Did you break it off inside? Etc

[@mystiquemetal]

is there a way to make this type of lock for a glass sliding door smart?

[@MCFIXIT]

I don’t think so but if you find a way, let me know!

[@michaeltrembacz8644]

The white buttons you're pushing with your finger spin no matter how hard I push with even pliers. It's to the point the screws are just about stripped out and I'm thinking about using a drill bit through the screw. Any ideas on how to get the screw handles out when they're so stuck like that?

[@MCFIXIT]

Yeah, it sounds like you might need to drill through the screw to get it off. Be careful and choose the right sized bit so you don't do any unnecessary damage!

[@vincenzotersigni1266]

Are those mortice locks able to install a key??

[@MCFIXIT]

Great question! I have never seen one with a key for a sliding screen door. But I know my front door has one for the swinging screen door. Can anyone else help answer this question?

[@beatitude8810]

Can I get a link to where you bought your at?

[@MCFIXIT]

5-3/8" Mortise Lock for Glass Door - amzn.to/3s7lP1Q

[@adambarbee8019]

Got a door just like this but the door is shut and the lock is jammed can’t get the door to open any advice

[@MCFIXIT]

Can you unscrew it? That might give you access to the inside lock.

[@tainchains]

My doorwall has an exterior keyhole that I don't have the key for. Can this be changed?

[@MCFIXIT]

Yes. But you would need to find one with a key lock. This is only an interior lock

[@kowen5323]

The cylinder is usually very easy to replace. If your current handle is in good shape, there's no reason to replace more than the cylinder. If you need it matched to other locks, you'd need a locksmith, but it can be done.

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks for adding this info!

[@MCSkits]

I'm ur 99th view!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks!

[@KingTwizz]

I subbed, but I'm curious, how do you have ads on your videos when your subs are just over 400 with only 150+ views on this video? The prerequisite is 1000 subs and 4000 hours watch time.

[@MCFIXIT]

No clue! Not sure why you are seeing ads maybe something KZbin is doing. Thanks for the add and the comment! I hope this video helped you out!

[@LoebRules]

I'm unable to get the old lock out. It's has very little play up and down to get it out

[@MCFIXIT]

Have you tried a pair of needle nose pliers to help get it out?

[@LoebRules]

@@MCFIXIT i figured it out. I had to push it up into the space above and when i can see the bottom ofnthe lock assembly, I pulled it out.

[@chesterwillis7828]

My sliding door lock is broken but I can't get the door to unlock. Tried using a flathead screwdriver to turn the lock but it still won't open

[@MCFIXIT]

You might be able to use a pick to get in there and turn it. Also a small flathead might do the same thing. You should be able to move it where the lock is, but you've got to get the right angle and tool to fit in there. Good luck on your project!

[@maryminar16]

1:13 pm lock won't open latch. Door is locked closed. How do I open?

[@maryminar16]

Please and thank you 😢

[@danielbocelli]

The long piece of mine is INSIDE the door... what the heck can I do? lol

[@MCFIXIT]

Which long piece?

[@danielbocelli]

@@MCFIXIT yeah so it was the piece that you use to screw the lock into the door, which is the long flat piece. I ended up being able to push the lock down into the door, then angling it to pull the whole thing out. Very strange!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad you were able to figure it out!

[@Wizard92595]

I think you bought the wrong lock. There are two styles, 45 degrees and vertical. Look at 2:55 , they don't match. Now with the new lock, your lever is in a different position.

[@MCFIXIT]

It’s just a different position. It works great. I just let the dog out and locked it afterwards.

[@BjBeam]

When he flipped the lock I was thinking the latch looked upside down. And if you look at product pics on amazon it is.

[@kowen5323]

On this type of handle it doesn't make much difference. 99% of the time the 45° is the right one. Personally, I would have flipped the mortise lock to lock up. If the door has room to be lifted, pointing down is not as secure. I would have also kept the old keeper because there wasn't any wiggle room. The lock does have adjustment, but they usually come already maxed out. You need a little wiggle room or it's likely to have problems in the future.

[@marioguaman5085]

Use the drill man I'm going to fall asleep 🤣🤣🤣

[@MCFIXIT]

Sorry to hear that. I try to use tools that everyone has. I have plenty of drills and power tools. I’ll try to speed up this part in future videos

[@marioguaman5085]

Nooo u have to use the drill 😂😂😂

[@MCFIXIT]

Hahaha

[@MCFIXIT]

The Tools: •5-3/8" Mortise Lock for Glass Door - amzn.to/3tvOlee • Philips Screwdriver - amzn.to/3hdpzx0 • Rigid Drill Set - amzn.to/3bb9t2S • Magnetic Metal Tray - amzn.to/3hdUiJZ This video works on all makes and models of doors. Check out my website at mcfixit.us Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT. #mcfixit #mortiselock #glassdoor -- Supplies used to record this video: * GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/3f3ALtb * 256GB Flash Drive - amzn.to/33pAueG * Vlogging Frame - amzn.to/33tajE0 * GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter - amzn.to/2RCURCu * Youmic Lavalier Lapel Mic - amzn.to/2R55sWX * Boom Stand (tripod) - amzn.to/3bdkQaw * 5/8” to 1/4” adapter (boom to blogging frame- amzn.to/3txrVsM * Portable Battery Powerbank- amzn.to/3vJQc0q * 6ft USB to USB-C (powerbank to GoPro)- amzn.to/3uAS5MH

[@tomscomicrelief9178]

My mortise lock is a bit smaller than yours. It looks to be about 4-5/8 inch. Do you have a link to this size?

[@MCFIXIT]

@@tomscomicrelief9178 Yes, here's the link: amzn.to/3xaNsKT

[@stevemurphy2664]

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!