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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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i pulled the lock apart because it was loose in the lid. when i went to put the lock back together i got it half way in and now it won't go any further and won't come back out. anyone else have this problem?
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If the button is pushed in you should be able to move it
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its half way in, dont see the button any more. hope i didnt put it in backwards, but if i did is it still possible to get it out?
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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do you have the key that works the lock. try inserting it to free up the wafers in the cylinder dont force it tho
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I have just done the same damned thing !
I have it half way in, its locked, i dont have the key and I think its in backwards.....bsdfbgvhdblkasiahi;arlugha s;oi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I am screwed.
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i finally got mine out. take a paper clip and just work in the hole to take out the lock mech. and wrap a rag on the lock and use a pair of pliers and gently ease it out. it took a little bit but i got it out.
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The lock wafers are what is hanging it up. Take a paper clip or something thin and work the wafers up and down and pull gently when doing it and it should come out.
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