Shower screens - replacing part of frame?

[fisher]

Oops - posted this accidentally to a different location - it might fit better here.

I thought I'd run this past the brains trust of forum members.

I want to replace one (6ft upright) piece of a frame of a shower screen.  That is, I want to retain the glass along with top and bottom and rear (wall side) upright.  What is involved in dismantling the screen frame?  I gather I can pull out the rubber strips between frame and glass, but how do I dismantle the frame at the corners?  There are no screws.  Do these joints simply pry open or is there something else I need to do?

The reason I want to do this is that the current sliding shower screen doors are rooted.  I've sourced a different brand of sliding doors which need their own unique hanging track.  For me to use this track I need to put it onto the existing frame, which requires the replacement of part of the frame.

Any ideas?
cheers

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Pictures would help a lot.

[dales133]

Generaly just cutting silicone and drilling a couple of rivets out but yea.. pics would help

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[prodigyrf]

There are all sorts of sections and fixing methods when it comes to the use of aluminium extrusions in everything from windows, doors and shower screens-
https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/37635/how-do-i-disassemble-this-shower-screen-without-damaging-it
So you're really asking how long's a piece of string-
http://dias.com.au/dias_alluminium_products.php?wid=shower-screens#.Wa_95rpuJMu

[Rumpig]

Shower screens are usually installed with a minimumal number of screws, the odd rivert and plenty of silicone.

[fisher]

Thanks everyone - I'll grab some photos next time I'm at the shack

[frenchac]

Which section are you trying to remove,I'm guessing the corner return jamb??
I've been in the industry a long time and it is usually difficult/impossible to match someone else's extrusion to another.

Rivets are used to hold sections together.
They should be visible on a sliding screen.
The headrail of a slider, depending on the brand, can have a lift off capping section which, once removed, will show the main sliding track.  This is usually rivetted to the corner return jamb and the wall jamb.
As you have noted, if you post some pictures it will help.
Good luck