How to open a locked sentry safe without the combination

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Sentry safes are used to secure the expensive things that you cannot trust to leave elsewhere. But, what if you forget the combination of your sentry safe and are now unable to open it? No need to worry as we have some simple steps to open the sentry safe without combination.

Methods To Unlock Sentry Safe Without Combination

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  • Methods To Unlock Sentry Safe Without Combination
  • Methods To Unlock Sentry 1250 Safe Without Combination
  • Methods To Unlock Sentry 6330 Safe Without Combination
  • Methods To Unlock Sentry Dial Safe Without Combination
  • How Do You Manually Unlock A Sentry Safe?
  • Final Talk

Even after being super rigid and sturdy the human tendency to forget the keys or dials does not vary which is why it is necessary to know how a sentry, safe can be open without a combination.

Total Time: 20 minutes

Step 1

Stand in front of the Sentry safe and be confident that no one is near you. It is important to make sure that when you are unlocking the sentry safe no one except the members of your house is standing beside you. You don’t need to unlock it in front of your family too if it does not make you feel secure. Lock the room where the sentry safe is and then you can start the process to unlock it.

Step 2

It is important due to security purposes. It is important to ensure that no one is there with you due to security purposes as you cannot really trust anyone with your expensive and important things. Keep it your mind to double-check before you start unlocking your safe as it can lead to some trouble.

Step 3

The third step is to insert the Silver key into the lock. After you have made sure that no one is there except you, you can begin the process by inserting the silver key into the lock. Check if you have placed the right key as there are chances that it can stuck into the lock if it is not the right one.

Step 4

Check the key lock is beside the combination lock in a Sentry safe. Look at the side of the combination lock and you will find a keyhole there. If you cannot find it then try to look at the other sides of the sentry safe, you must find it somewhere front or backside.

Step 5

Start twisting the key open the safe’s door. After you find the keyhole insert the key into it and start rotating the key. Keep moving it until the safe gets unlocked. Once you will hit the notch the safe will open.

Step 6

Be careful while unlocking the sentry safe. While inserting the key make sure it is the right one. When you start rotating the key in the keyhole be careful as anything that is inside of the safe can be damaged

Step 7

Avoid opening when you have people in your house. Before unlocking the safe make sure that you are alone and the door of your room is closed so that no one can peek inside of your room. One act of ignorance can lead to big troubles for your belongings.

Step 8

After carrying or placing the things, make sure you close the door of the safe. After you have unlocked the safe and taken out things you wanted, do not forget to close the safe like it was before. Not doing the same can charge you with theft of your things can get misplaced.

Step 9

Inspect twice if the safe is closed. When you lock the safe as it was before make sure to check it twice if it’s locked. To check that you can rotate the handle twice or thrice and if it is not locked it will open.

Tools:

  • Drill Machine
  • Paper Clips
  • Key

Methods To Unlock Sentry 1250 Safe Without Combination

Follow the given steps to open a sentry 1250 safe without a combination;

  • To see the combination from inside the first step will be to take a plastic cover out from the head of the safe with the help of a screwdriver
  • After taking out the cover, rotate the wheel clockwise placed on the safe three times, and keep doing it until it completes up with the latch.
  • You will see the first number after you complete the second step, do not forget to write it down
  • To get the second number, again turn it in the opposite direction from the first one and follow the same steps
  • Rotate the third wheel clockwise till the gap matches with the first two and you will get the last digit

Methods To Unlock Sentry 6330 Safe Without Combination

Tools you need to open 6330 safes without combination:

  • A magnet
  • Sock

Go through the steps mentioned below to open the safe;

  1. To open a sentry 6330 you will need a rare earth magnet. They are easily available in the markets or stores near your house, if you do not have one then you can buy it from there.
  2. Take the rare earth magnet and put it inside of the sock. After that, place the sock on the handle of the sentry safe and turn it clockwise and keep doing it until you unlock it.

Methods To Unlock Sentry Dial Safe Without Combination

If you have the emergency key to open the sentry dial sage then it is the best way you can unlock the device without causing any damage.

To use the emergency key, follow the steps mentioned below:

  • The first step is to remove the panel which is covering the dial.
  • You don’t need any device to remove the panel as it is easy to remove and you can do it using your hands.
  • If you try to remove it while using any tool then be careful as it can cause damage to your device or the belongings that are inside of the safe.
  • After removing the panel, you will find a small notch under the dial or it can also be found at the side of a safe.
  • Insert the key into the keyhole placed on the safe and keep rotating the key until it opens.

How Do You Manually Unlock A Sentry Safe?

  • Sentry safe can be opened via two methods; is with a key and with the help of a pin. It depends on what type of feature you have on your device.
  • To unlock it with a key, you need to place the key into the keyhole and rotate it clockwise.
  • After moving the key the safe will get unlocked and you can keep or take things.
  • To unlock the safe with a digit pin; push the numbers on the panel that is attached to the sentry safe, after dialling the number it will beep with a  light and it will get unlocked.

Final Talk

Losing a key or forgetting the digital pin of the sentry safe can be stressful due to the items/ belongings of a person inside of it. But no to worry as after going through this guide you must have got an idea of how a sentry safe can be unlocked without combination. Follow the steps and keep your belongings safe from people ad burglars who roam around your house.

How to open a locked sentry safe without the combination

Leticia Haupt is a senior staff writer and has tested over 500 home improvement products for BeOnHome.Leticia spends dozens of hours every month poring over crime reports and spotting trends. Her safety expertise is sought after by publications, broadcast journalists, non-profit organizations, podcasts, and more.

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