Unscrew the top hinge from the frame.
How to fix a door off its hinges.
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Measure the length of the screws.
Then reinstall the door.
The hinge mortise is a shallow recess the hinge fits.
How to tighten a loose hinge step 1.
Remove the screws holding the door hinges to the door and the doorjamb with a phillips screwdriver.
Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit.
Scrape the dried glue from the side of the door using the side of the putty knife.
Clean the dried glue out of the hinge mortise using a chisel.
Secure the hinge with weights or clamps until the glue dries.
Required tools for this project.
If you re using polyurethane adhesive dampen the hinge with water to activate the glue.
To remove the door from the hinge to which it is still attached unscrew the screw or screws still holding the hinge to the door then place the door on a flat surface.
Unscrew the screws holding the bottom hinge to the door frame using a phillips screwdriver.
Spring loaded hinges are always spread out like a butterfly and mounted flat on the outer frame.
Open the door to carefully remove it.
Remove the door from the hinges completely if it is still attached in any way.
Fix screw holes 1.
Apply glue to the damaged area and immediately install the hinge and screws photo 2.