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Remove Built In Bookshelves. To remove it, i suggest cutting a section out of the middle of the shelf about 1 to 2 inches wide to split the shelf into two pieces to create room to work and create pieces that you can leverage on. If the shelves were built with nails, then you have to remove the nails. Cut the nails with a sawzall or pry them out. Most built in bookcases have adjustable shelves, so you can simply unscrew them from the wall. If you can't find any then they may have built these. Remove the crown molding on top. Look and remove for screws holding the cabinets to the wall and to each other. Once the shelves are removed, you will need to remove the trim. Best solution is to cut the tops and raise the cabinetry. If your bookcase has fixed shelves, you will need to use a saw to cut them out. Check under shelves for pocket screws and look closely at the grain, if you see small round spots that don't quite look right.

Look and remove for screws holding the cabinets to the wall and to each other. Cut the nails with a sawzall or pry them out. Once the shelves are removed, you will need to remove the trim. Best solution is to cut the tops and raise the cabinetry. If you can't find any then they may have built these. Remove the crown molding on top. If your bookcase has fixed shelves, you will need to use a saw to cut them out. Most built in bookcases have adjustable shelves, so you can simply unscrew them from the wall. If the shelves were built with nails, then you have to remove the nails. Check under shelves for pocket screws and look closely at the grain, if you see small round spots that don't quite look right.

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Remove Built In Bookshelves Once the shelves are removed, you will need to remove the trim. Check under shelves for pocket screws and look closely at the grain, if you see small round spots that don't quite look right. Once the shelves are removed, you will need to remove the trim. If your bookcase has fixed shelves, you will need to use a saw to cut them out. Best solution is to cut the tops and raise the cabinetry. To remove it, i suggest cutting a section out of the middle of the shelf about 1 to 2 inches wide to split the shelf into two pieces to create room to work and create pieces that you can leverage on. If the shelves were built with nails, then you have to remove the nails. Cut the nails with a sawzall or pry them out. If you can't find any then they may have built these. Most built in bookcases have adjustable shelves, so you can simply unscrew them from the wall. Look and remove for screws holding the cabinets to the wall and to each other. Remove the crown molding on top.