Andersen window screen Latch

Handy Person from Valrico, Florida
Need to replace the latch but more so need to know how to remove the plastic cover or guard surrounding the latch.Thanks for your help.
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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Hello there!

Thank you for reaching out to us. I'm afraid this latch is too obscured since it's still in the frame. Can you show us a photo of it removed? From there we can determine whether we have a comparable option. In the meantime, we have related a video on this page regarding the installation and removal of screen knife latches. Take a look and let me know if this helps.

Handy Person from Valrico, Florida
Obviously you did not understand my main objective as to how to remove the brown plastic piece or cover surrounding the latch without breaking it. Once that cover is removed then the latch can be removed and a photo can be taken. So again I need help on how to remove brown plastic piece or cover without breaking it. Thank you.
Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

My apologies for not addressing the plastic base. Upon further research with one of our senior colleagues, we're familiar with this style of knife latch. It isn't something we presently have in our catalog but we're bringing them in for you. There is a 5-6 week lead time and it may take longer due to the holidays. We'll reach back out as soon as they're available on our website. 

To remove the plastic base, we suggest you try using a small flat-blade screwdriver. The clips are at the top and bottom under the cap of the plastic base.

Handy Person from Valrico, Florida

Thanks Emily, once I get the base off we'll know for sure, but the handle of the latch looks to be of the Large butterfly latch # 90-227 on your site.

Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

The curve of the tab is similar to the 90-227. Although we can't be completely certain without seeing the latch removed, I consulted one of our senior experts with many years of experience with screens and knife latches like this. They believe that the knife latch we are bringing in is a more comparable option.

Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hello! Thank you very much for waiting. Please see the new 70-170 Andersen knife latch pair with housing. Take a look at the specifications and see how they compare with your old latch. 

Dimensions for 70-170
Dimensions for 70-170

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