[header] How to remove a door handle [title] Remove the implements holding the doorknob together. [step] There are lots of different types of doorknobs as well as many different manufacturers. Depending on those factors, as well as the age of the knob, there are many different ways to release the mechanism. 
Here are the various methods, organized by which you should try first : [substeps] Screw method: remove any visible screws. The screws around the latch plate between the two sides of the door are standard.