How do I Remove this Lock?

[Electronic M]

Why would you want to remove the number plate of a knob?

[Dubis7]

I have two knobs, each with attached number plates. One is the original number plate for the TV, but at some point the knob was swapped. The other is the correct knob, but with the wrong number plate.

You can see in the picture that the VHF and UHF knobs don't match. They're supposed to. The circular sections and number plates do, but not the part you grip. That's what I'm trying to swap.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Dubis7

I have two knobs, each with attached number plates. One is the original number plate for the TV, but at some point the knob was swapped. The other is the correct knob, but with the wrong number plate.

You can see in the picture that the VHF and UHF knobs don't match. They're supposed to. The circular sections and number plates do, but not the part you grip. That's what I'm trying to swap.

You have to pry up on most or all of the gripper fingers on the retaining ring, that hold the number plate to the knob shaft. A bit of patience is needed.
Also, make sure that the numbers line up, with the tuner position. You don't want to put the retaining ring back on, only to find out that the numbers don't line up. There should be a keyway on the number plate, but you never know.

[Paul Knaack]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

You have to pry up on most or all of the gripper fingers on the retaining ring, that hold the number plate to the knob shaft. A bit of patience is needed.
Also, make sure that the numbers line up, with the tuner position. You don't want to put the retaining ring back on, only to find out that the numbers don't line up. There should be a keyway on the number plate, but you never know.

But if you do break it or can't pry it off you can snap it with a side cutter and replace with a new one. Most hardware or Lowes type stores should carry them. They are called round spring nuts or push nuts. I think i've gotten them at auto parts stores also.