Use this guide to identify your latch model and damage level before ordering. If you’re unsure after reviewing the examples, contact us — we’re happy to help diagnose before you buy.

Step 1: Identify Your Model

Series 2 / V2 — Mushroom-shaped pull, sleek curved front, keyhole facing downward under the body.

Series 3 / V3 — Flat top pull, flat(ish) front, rectangular body, keyhole on the front face.

Magnalatch Series 2 identification - mushroom pull, curved front, keyhole under body Magnalatch Series 3 identification - flat top pull, rectangular body, keyhole on front
Series 2 / V2
Mushroom pull, curved front
Keyhole faces down
Series 3 / V3
Flat top pull, rectangular body
Keyhole faces front

Step 2: Identify Your Damage

Series 2 / V2

No Damage — New Lock

If your V2 is new or undamaged, you may want to purchase a Minor knob and optional Body Cover to proactively protect the existing lock before squirrels find it. Minor knobs snap fit over the existing knob and come with an optional screw.

Moderate or Complete Knob Damage

For most V2 damage, a Complete Gen3 replacement is the right choice. The examples below show the range of damage we’ve successfully repaired:

V2 moderate damage - circular void in knob V2 severe damage - star pattern chewed through V2 severe damage - screw through body V2 cosmetic damage - cap partially intact
Option A — clip still accessible
Option B — shaft likely damaged
Option B — shaft severely damaged
Cosmetic only — Minor knob or wait
Damage Recommendation
Knob gone, clip visible, shaft intact Remove clip → Option A
Knob gone, shaft damaged or chewed Option B
Shaft severely damaged Option B — may work, no guarantees. Body cover can hide body damage
Cosmetic damage only, cap partially intact Minor knob, or prep then Option A. Consider waiting until fully damaged
Body damage below the knob Consider adding a Body Cover alongside whichever knob option you choose

👉 Go to V2 Installation Instructions

Series 3 / V3

No Damage — New Lock

If your V3 is new or undamaged, a Minor knob and optional Body Cover can proactively protect the existing lock. Minor knobs snap fit over the existing knob.

Moderate or Complete Knob Damage

For most V3 damage, a Complete Gen3 replacement is the right choice. Note that V3 replacement requires a Torx T10 security screwdriver — available as an add-on during Etsy checkout (free for orders over $30, just ask in the personalization field).

V3 severe damage - knob completely chewed off V3 damage - hollow knob, shaft visible V3 damage - two holes chewed through knob
Complete replacement
Complete replacement
Complete replacement
Damage Recommendation
Knob severely damaged or gone Complete replacement. Add Body Cover if body is also damaged
Knob partially damaged, shaft separating Complete replacement — the shaft and knob will separate soon
Cosmetic damage only Minor knob would fit over this proactively

👉 Go to V3 Installation Instructions

Step 3: Purchase

Once you’ve identified your series and damage level:

Not sure? Contact us before ordering.

Cronological Technologies, LLC is not affiliated with D&D Technologies or Magnalatch. Magnalatch is a trademark of D&D GROUP PTY LTD.