The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.
How to remove sliding door lock.
You have to remove the handles to see how the small actuator lever enters the latch.
Usually its the e2014 but the only way to be absolutely sure is to loosen the two screws that hold the handle on.
Step 2 removing the handles.
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Any decorative items you may have on the door such as curtains will only.
On the e2014 the actuator lever is at an angle of 45 degrees.
Step 3 removing the screws.
Most sliding glass door manufacturers etch their name or the model number into the door s corner edge.
Removing the screws and head stop 1.
Locate the screws at the bottom of the door.
Remove any curtains or other decorations.
Most sliding screen doors have screws located at the bottom corners.
Insert the pry bar between one side of the frame and sliding glass door latch and gently push the pry bar.
If the sliding glass door latch is still secure in the frame you will have to pry the frame away from the latch.
These are the parts used.
Your lock is most likely the e2014 or the e2013 shown on my sliding door lock page.
Use a phillips head.
By removing these screws you may be able to remove the lock and open the door.
This will release the handle and may expose screws underneath.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
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The frame will pop away from the central stud.
Step 1 determining the model.
Step 4 finding a replacement.
Slip a straightened safety pin into small holes or use a flat screwdriver to press against a slot or depression.