I hope you now realize there's a much easier solution for this. At the 5:06 point, instead of using a flathead, use a Philips screwdriver and just turn that screw mechanism. It will allow the latch to release and the drawer to pop out. Much simpler, faster and it doesn't irreparably damage the inside mechanisms. Unfortunately, by using your method, this is what happened to me and the latch doesn't click in and I now have to manipulate the fittings because it's been tampered with. :(
You are an Angel. Thank you so much for explaining in details how to take the front door out which I had been scratching my head before I found your video. 👍🏻
Thank you, you saved me $65 for this - I dropped the drawer and broke the front completely and thought I had to get the whole thing replaced. Thanks again!
Thank you! I’m familiar with IKEA stuff, but it would’ve taken me much longer to figure this out without your helpful video. However, as ZMAC pointed out in a comment below, the Phillips screw hole just below that spring latch is what to turn towards the back of the drawer to release the face. Thanks again!
Thank you for the video. My drawer front kept falling off and I couldn't figure out why. After watching your video I figured it out. The 4 screw holes in the front board were stripped and too large after all these years of use (17). So I used another hack to fix it. I popped out the brackets and inserted a toothpick into each hole with the screw, screwed it back to the drawer front and voila...it worked!! Nice strong hold. "Clicked" it back to the drawer. So fabulous!! Thanks so much for showing me the mechanics of the drawer. It saved me😊💓
great video saved me loads of time and i would have probably ended up braking the draw front without your help,its people like you that makes utube a gold mine for the diyer,i dop my hat to you
You are a scholar and a gentleman of the highest order. May you live a long and prosperous life as your service to mankind in the form of this video instruction alone demonstrates that you should. Thank you!
Very helpful. I appreciate the work you put into explaining this. It saved me some time and aggravation. It’s this love /hate thing I have with IKEA ;)
This is completely wrong! He was right about lifting the safety lock, but wrong about prying it off. Just turn the screw under the safety latch. I’ve ruined my cabinet face, and it’s on back order. Shame on IKEA for not providing disassembly instructions.
Thankyou!! I have an old faktum kitchen, and this saved me so much time. I'll be removing the fronts and attempting a repaint, if that doesn't work at least I know we can easily replace the front!!
One of my Blum's wasnt screwed to the front, but was still clicked into the drawer (was like that when i bought the apartment). This saved me a lot of weird mcguyvering, thanks.
Plus one to the post below. Just use a Phillips head screwdriver put it in the cross shaped cutout in the middle hole and turn it counterclockwise.... bloop no other tool needed.... in fact you really do only a Phillips head....
Thanks so much for this. Trying to repair a broken drawer front was looking impossible until I saw this video. My drawer is slightly different but the latch mechanism is the same and this was the bit I couldn't figure out. I did use a screwdriver to turn the internal latch as trying to pull with a pair of mole grips whilst holding the tab up was hard work.
I know this is an old video, but i thought you'd like to know if you rotate the screw under the saftey pawl, it pushes the drawer front out without the need of a lever.
I've had the front drawer off a few times now and now it appears the mechanism is locked. It will not allow me to push the front draw panel back on no matter what I do. Any suggestions much appreciated!
This video did help me thank you , however there is easier way of opening it without any power to pull it out, at time 5:05 when you pull up the safety fall you expose the Philips screw driver shape hole that's exactly what you need to do put screw driver in and twist, that will pop out the whole think.
dear i just sub your chanel and appriciate you to upload this kind of video just i took help from ur video to remve my IKEA drawers fronts so thanks again
Great help but I've been trying to get the whole drawer out, not just the front. Anyone got a clue, I've pushed and pulled everything in sight, so far, no joy
Plus one to those saying to use a Phillips. With top of drawer facing up and drawer front on your left, use Phillips and move the little flap slightly to get it out of the way. insert head and turn clockwise, away from the drawer front. Flip the drawer over, and now with top of drawer facing down and drawer front on your left, do same thing but turn screwdriver counterclockwise. In other words, for whichever side, turn screwdriver away from top of drawer and away from drawer front. Not sure how to describe that. Pops right off. Thanks, everyone. This made it so I could correct my mistake of mounting the clips that attach the drawer front all in the same manner in error instead of placing them in one location for the bottom drawer and another location for the remainder of the drawers. Thanks
Sorry Lad, although your system works, risk of beaking something are high. The only thing you need is a Philips screwdriver. You need to use that screwdriver and lift the metal latch that partly covers a partly hidden Philips screw, insert the screwdriver and turn, each part of the front will immediately remove when you turn.
Too bad. It's a booming business you are missing out on. Tons of contractors now assemble ikea cupboards. And what a waste. You spent all that time learning and now that you know how to do it you won't do it again. I guess if you otherwise have a full client load then you don't need this.
He didn't show it in the video but the center latch can come down and stay down preventing you from putting the drawer front back on. I think his was down on the right side when he was showing it at the end. You need to simultaneously lift that thingy at the top and then lift the center latch up then let go of the thingy. That way the center latch stays up till the next time you push the drawer front back on - at which time the center latch clicks back and holds the drawer front on.
the amount of head scratching, cursing, and frustration you just relieved me of is not quantifiable! thank you thank you thank you!!!
I hope you now realize there's a much easier solution for this. At the 5:06 point, instead of using a flathead, use a Philips screwdriver and just turn that screw mechanism. It will allow the latch to release and the drawer to pop out. Much simpler, faster and it doesn't irreparably damage the inside mechanisms. Unfortunately, by using your method, this is what happened to me and the latch doesn't click in and I now have to manipulate the fittings because it's been tampered with. :(
Yes to this!!!!!! This just saved my sanity !!!!!!!
Just wanted to point this out....
Thank you, you just saved me a ton of time.
Yep, that's totally right. Found it out myself and just wanted to post it. Well done!
You’re absolutely right i had to do a bunch these today and stuck in my Phillips and it was way easier.
I've spent an hour staring at the missing drawfront trying to work out how on earth to do it! THANK YOU!!! :D xx
Thanks for that. A suggestion, you should get that blood blister checked out. I’m serious
Cheers
DJ
Your attention to detail is laudable and refreshing. Thank you.
Appreciate your comment, thanks for watching.
You are an Angel. Thank you so much for explaining in details how to take the front door out which I had been scratching my head before I found your video. 👍🏻
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for this video! I placed the front upside down accidentally but thanks to you I could fix it 😸
Thank you, you saved me $65 for this - I dropped the drawer and broke the front completely and thought I had to get the whole thing replaced. Thanks again!
You are welcome!
Thank you! I’m familiar with IKEA stuff, but it would’ve taken me much longer to figure this out without your helpful video. However, as ZMAC pointed out in a comment below, the Phillips screw hole just below that spring latch is what to turn towards the back of the drawer to release the face. Thanks again!
Thank you for the video. My drawer front kept falling off and I couldn't figure out why. After watching your video I figured it out. The 4 screw holes in the front board were stripped and too large after all these years of use (17). So I used another hack to fix it. I popped out the brackets and inserted a toothpick into each hole with the screw, screwed it back to the drawer front and voila...it worked!! Nice strong hold. "Clicked" it back to the drawer. So fabulous!! Thanks so much for showing me the mechanics of the drawer. It saved me😊💓
Thanks for watching!
great video saved me loads of time and i would have probably ended up braking the draw front without your help,its people like you that makes utube a gold mine for the diyer,i dop my hat to you
You are a scholar and a gentleman of the highest order. May you live a long and prosperous life as your service to mankind in the form of this video instruction alone demonstrates that you should. Thank you!
Wow, thank you
Thanks for this. I was able to diagnose and fix my particular problem with this video’s info.
Very helpful. I appreciate the work you put into explaining this. It saved me some time and aggravation. It’s this love /hate thing I have with IKEA ;)
Vielen herzlichen Dank für deines Video 🤩
Thank you so much. This was exactly what I needed to know.
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is completely wrong! He was right about lifting the safety lock, but wrong about prying it off. Just turn the screw under the safety latch. I’ve ruined my cabinet face, and it’s on back order. Shame on IKEA for not providing disassembly instructions.
thank you so much for this video! you just made my life much easier! 😘
You save the day for my father in law and me. Greetings from Poland.
Cheers, mate!
Thankyou!! I have an old faktum kitchen, and this saved me so much time. I'll be removing the fronts and attempting a repaint, if that doesn't work at least I know we can easily replace the front!!
One of my Blum's wasnt screwed to the front, but was still clicked into the drawer (was like that when i bought the apartment).
This saved me a lot of weird mcguyvering, thanks.
Thanks mate, you saved my drawer
Plus one to the post below. Just use a Phillips head screwdriver put it in the cross shaped cutout in the middle hole and turn it counterclockwise.... bloop no other tool needed.... in fact you really do only a Phillips head....
Thanks so much for this. Trying to repair a broken drawer front was looking impossible until I saw this video. My drawer is slightly different but the latch mechanism is the same and this was the bit I couldn't figure out. I did use a screwdriver to turn the internal latch as trying to pull with a pair of mole grips whilst holding the tab up was hard work.
Glad it helped!
Thanks a lot ZMAC LLC, You showed a much better solution in 10 seconds, which this video does not even in 10 minutes ;-)
Great video, much needed. Thanks for taking the time !
I know this is an old video, but i thought you'd like to know if you rotate the screw under the saftey pawl, it pushes the drawer front out without the need of a lever.
You are a life saver. Thanks for the post!
Thank you so much, your video helped me and my husband alot
Thanks for the tutorial. You saved my day.
No worries
100 internet points for you today…. That was exactly what I was looking for. Super useful video 👍👌🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks man, just the video i was looking for!!! You saved me some headaches :)
No problem!
Hello. Thanks for the video, but how to put back this part that you took out. I have a problem with that. thanks for the help.
I so appreciate your 'in depth' demonstration!.. You, Sir.. are an engineer for sure! ;^)
Thank you for sharing this was very helpful!
Thanks. Saved me a lot of trouble.
You're welcome!
Saved my day. Thanks!
Thanks from Russia! Your video is helping us
Cheers, mate!
I've had the front drawer off a few times now and now it appears the mechanism is locked. It will not allow me to push the front draw panel back on no matter what I do. Any suggestions much appreciated!
This video did help me thank you , however there is easier way of opening it without any power to pull it out, at time 5:05 when you pull up the safety fall you expose the Philips screw driver shape hole that's exactly what you need to do put screw driver in and twist, that will pop out the whole think.
Oh! I followed his instruction and I got lucky
Very useful video!
Thanks mate!👍
No problem 👍
Well done mate .Myhead was bursting with this .I'm about to salute you with a cheeky wee whisky.
You saved my Sunday ! God bless you !
Glad I could help!
Thank you for this video. VERY helpful!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for your help 👍👍
Very helpful. I thought I was going to junk it and buy it all again.
How did you remove the entire drawer? Trying but can’t find a release.
dear i just sub your chanel and appriciate you to upload this kind of video
just i took help from ur video to remve my IKEA drawers fronts
so thanks again
Not all heroes wear capes! 🦸♂️
Thanks. Much appreciated info.
Thank you ever so much. Works like a charm!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much, made that easy
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!
That was a great help! Thank you
You're welcome!
Lifesaver, thank you!
Thank you very much it helped a lot
You're welcome!
Thanks a lot!
Thank you very much!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤩
Thank you, you helped me!
Thanks for this vid!!!
Dude thank you much!!!!!!
Glad I could help!
You don't need a bar just a crosshead screwdriver, inserted into the cross hole and turn the driver, to remove the drawer front.
Awesome. Well done explanation. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your video. You are the one.
Thank you too!
Thanks buddy. Saved me!
Glad it helped!
this is a great video!
Amazing, skip to 6 min to take of drawer front
Life saver! Thx!
Thank you so much very helpfull
No worries!
Great help but I've been trying to get the whole drawer out, not just the front. Anyone got a clue, I've pushed and pulled everything in sight, so far, no joy
Thank you very much
Thank you so much.
Vielen, vielen Dank!!!
Wir haben es auch geschafft
Bitte
Thank you!
Thank you so much!
THANK YOU!!!
jump to 6:11 done, time is gold, lol. thank you though!!
🙏 thank you
God bless you!!! 🙏
Plus one to those saying to use a Phillips. With top of drawer facing up and drawer front on your left, use Phillips and move the little flap slightly to get it out of the way. insert head and turn clockwise, away from the drawer front. Flip the drawer over, and now with top of drawer facing down and drawer front on your left, do same thing but turn screwdriver counterclockwise. In other words, for whichever side, turn screwdriver away from top of drawer and away from drawer front. Not sure how to describe that. Pops right off. Thanks, everyone. This made it so I could correct my mistake of mounting the clips that attach the drawer front all in the same manner in error instead of placing them in one location for the bottom drawer and another location for the remainder of the drawers. Thanks
I did the same thing. That's how I ended up here.
Thanks mate. Awesome
Glad it helped
Quante chiacchiere per una cosa che potevi mostrare in 3 secondi!
Guys u dont have to pry. The screw right next to the safety latch is a release. Turn it to the left and the front pops right off
This is not the way. Just by turning around the screw under the safety pall, the front of the drawer is “ejected” out of system. No force needed.
Tack!
Thanks!!!
Bravo🎉
Thanks
Sorry Lad, although your system works, risk of beaking something are high. The only thing you need is a Philips screwdriver. You need to use that screwdriver and lift the metal latch that partly covers a partly hidden Philips screw, insert the screwdriver and turn, each part of the front will immediately remove when you turn.
For ONLY the removal part go to 6:13 to 6:50 and skip the endless talking. Thanks for the video.
Very helpful
Glad to hear that
Thx
I fought with this for 10 minutes and lost. I should have checked UA-cam, first. Thank you!
So you won. Only lost the first round.
Thanks for watching!
I can't get mine to click back in
I’ve been a carpenter 18 yrs and just fitted an Ikea kitchen a client ordered themselves. Never doing it again.
Too bad. It's a booming business you are missing out on. Tons of contractors now assemble ikea cupboards. And what a waste. You spent all that time learning and now that you know how to do it you won't do it again. I guess if you otherwise have a full client load then you don't need this.
Got it off ok, only to turn it round, won't go back on, even whacking it hard it won't go in
Thanks fixed my drawer Ikea instructions Suck
Mate what are you doing ? You are damaging the latch. Just use a Philips driver and turn the screw behind the latch counter clockwise.
Man, the front of my draw won't click back in after this.. help!
It should, and will, when aligned precisely.
He didn't show it in the video but the center latch can come down and stay down preventing you from putting the drawer front back on. I think his was down on the right side when he was showing it at the end. You need to simultaneously lift that thingy at the top and then lift the center latch up then let go of the thingy. That way the center latch stays up till the next time you push the drawer front back on - at which time the center latch clicks back and holds the drawer front on.
You win life. I would have destroyed this thing taking it apart and created a major domestic.