how to remove base plate screw cover of window handle?

B@Th*nG · 16 Jul 2021 at 09:17

Normally the screw cover on the base plate of the handle is pretty straight forward but without removing the handle this one seems kind'a locked in, as the cover is a single piece of metal covering the entire base plate. Any ideas?

Burned_Alive · 16 Jul 2021 at 11:14

Is there a slot at the bottom of the plate? Will it slide upwards and pivot?

B@Th*nG · 16 Jul 2021 at 13:40

jpaul · 16 Jul 2021 at 14:43

mine have embedded posidrives, also covered in epoxy paint, so I'd need to cut that to unbolt them,
if its an inset hex bolt, as it appears, can it only be done up from inside ? is that another bolt head between the two metal catches too ?

B@Th*nG · 16 Jul 2021 at 15:07

i can bend the metal cover back far enough to see that it's just a philips head screw underneath. i'll damage the cover if i keep bending it though. I think I have to undo the bush on the handle somehow, and that'll allow me to rotate the cover, but i've no idea how.

Delvis · 17 Jul 2021 at 07:41

Isn't the left side screwed in? Or is that the side you're lifting?

ron3003 · 17 Jul 2021 at 10:55

Find and buy a similar looking handle (espag?) on the bay then pry up the cover unscrew and replace

radderfire · 17 Jul 2021 at 11:11

Google for images of a similar lock? What are you trying to do here, remove the whole window lock?

Burned_Alive · 17 Jul 2021 at 11:15

See if you can pop the white key cap out with a small flat screwdriver. Might then be able to remove the handle.

Mel_P · 17 Jul 2021 at 11:39

B@Th*nG said:
Normally the screw cover on the base plate of the handle is pretty straight forward but without removing the handle this one seems kind'a locked in, as the cover is a single piece of metal covering the entire base plate. Any ideas?

I'd like to know as well - this has bamboozled me - one window doesnt lock and I guess it needs lubricating or replacing - cannot see how it comes off either!!
Mel

B@Th*nG · 17 Jul 2021 at 12:06

Delvis said:
Isn't the left side screwed in? Or is that the side you're lifting?

I know it looks like it's a painted screw, but it isn't it's just a metal cover - dunno why they've cast it like that +shrug+

B@Th*nG · 17 Jul 2021 at 12:08

Burned_Alive said:
See if you can pop the white key cap out with a small flat screwdriver. Might then be able to remove the handle.

What's the keycap, sorry?

Mel_P · 17 Jul 2021 at 15:41

B@Th*nG said:
I know it looks like it's a painted screw, but it isn't it's just a metal cover - dunno why they've cast it like that +shrug+

BUT how do you get it apart!!!

Burned_Alive · 17 Jul 2021 at 23:44

B@Th*nG said:
What's the keycap, sorry?

The white button with the key barrel in it.

Scrutinize · 18 Jul 2021 at 07:15

B@Th*nG said:
I know it looks like it's a painted screw, but it isn't it's just a metal cover - dunno why they've cast it like that +shrug+

These are non serviceable.

You will need to bend the cover plate back that is stuck down to unscrew.

Then, you can live with: the minor visual imperfections/crease once bent back and reglued or a missing cap piece if you cut it off or simply replace with one of these. At £8 and with all the fitting options it's much less hassle.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/mila-lh-rh-prolinea-espagnolette-upvc-window-handle-white/5961g

When they still used the glued in place style they were circa £1-£3 to replace the whole handle at rrp. Usually, they would last the life of the frame anyway.

B@Th*nG · 19 Jul 2021 at 09:47

it's not glued down though, it's effectively held in place by the handle. I suppose I need to remove the handle somehow.

B@Th*nG · 19 Jul 2021 at 09:50

ahhh haaa! i figured it out. I had to press down on the two catches as hard as I could and then I could rotate the cover around on the handle shaft:

thanks for your help!

AliMac · 30 Apr 2025 at 13:25

Thank you so much for working this out and posting how you did it. I've got the exact same handle that worked itself loose. I got zero help from the suppliers to help tighten it up. Many thanks. I don't suppose you know the name or a brand of the type of handle this is?

B@Th*nG · 30 Apr 2025 at 16:32

AliMac said:
Thank you so much for working this out and posting how you did it. I've got the exact same handle that worked itself loose. I got zero help from the suppliers to help tighten it up. Many thanks. I don't suppose you know the name or a brand of the type of handle this is?

sorry mate, no idea. it would probably say if you removed the handle all together? They're not complicated underneath