CASES WITH LATCH PINS THAT ARE VISIBLE FROM BOTH SIDES
Step 1: Hit the head of the latch pin with force
Starting with the latch closed, use a flat head punch and a hammer to hit the head of the latch pin with force. If you don’t have a flat head punch at hand, a small Phillips head screwdriver or even the new replacement pin will work just as well.
Step 2: Remove the pin from the latch rib and lift off the old latch
If your latch pin has two visible sides, repeat this again and again and again, until the serrated end of the pin pops out at the opposite side of the latch. Use pliers and a hammer to remove the pin from the latch rib and lift off the old latch.
Cases with latch pins that are visible from only one side
Step 1: Hammer the pin until visible at opposite side
If your latch pin only has one side visible, hammer until the pin is visible at the opposite side, but not sticking out.
Step 2: Remove latch
Lift the latch and pull away from the latch rib to remove.
PLACING THE NEW LATCH
Place the new latch on to the lid and insert the latch pin smooth end first.
STEP 2: HAMMER IN PIN
Use the pliers and the hammer to drive the pin until it rests flush with surface of the latch rib.
Your case should now be restored back to its former glory. And to top it off, you’ve got yourself a fancy new title. Congratulations, Latch Master.
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