Attaching your TV to the wall mount involves a few key steps, and it’s crucial to do it correctly to ensure your TV is secure and safe. Here’s a general guide, but always refer to the specific instructions that came with your TV wall mount and your TV.
Here’s the typical process:
1. Prepare Your TV:
Locate the VESA Mounting Holes: On the back of your TV, you’ll find a set of threaded holes arranged in a square or rectangle. This is the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) pattern, a universal standard for TV mounting. The distance between these holes (in millimeters) will determine the compatibility with your wall mount.
Identify the Correct Screws and Spacers: Your wall mount should come with a variety of screws and sometimes spacers. You’ll need to select the ones that fit the VESA holes on your TV. The instructions for both your TV and the mount will usually specify the correct size and length.
Reasoning: Using the wrong size or length of screw can damage the threads on your TV or not provide a secure connection. Spacers might be needed if the back of your TV is curved or has obstructions around the VESA holes to ensure the mounting brackets sit flush.
2. Attach the Mounting Arms or Brackets to Your TV:
Align the Brackets: Position the mounting arms or brackets (the parts that will attach directly to your TV) over the VESA holes on the back of your TV.
Secure with Screws and Washers: Using the correct screws and any necessary washers and spacers, carefully screw the brackets onto the back of your TV. Tighten them firmly, but do not overtighten, as this could damage the TV screen or the mounting points.
Reasoning: A snug fit ensures the TV is securely attached to the mounting arms without any wobble. Overtightening can strip the threads or put excessive pressure on the TV components.
For a full TV mounting guide start to finish, we reccomend this artical: How to mount a TV