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Unicorn Driver · 06-16-2018, 06:33 PM

Hi,

I would like to replace the old style flat screen TV on my bedroom.

Has anyone done this? Can the mount be reused? Not sure what size I will replace it with but as big as I can mount.

Thanks,

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BFlinn181 · 06-16-2018, 06:45 PM

Remove the old TV and see what you have to work with. You might need to cut a plywood panel to fill the hole if the old TV is inset in that panel behind it. A suitable TV mount for a flat screen TV is not compatible with however the CRT TV was mounted.

Unicorn Driver · 06-16-2018, 06:52 PM

Hi Bob,

The existing one is a flat screen.

I tried to pull it out but did not try too hard. I will have another look tomorrow.

BFlinn181 · 06-16-2018, 07:25 PM

I've mounted a few flat screen TVs, in my RV and at home. Most brackets are two-part, one screws on the back of the TV in a 75mm square or 100mm square with 4 screws, according to the TV size. The other half of the bracket mounts to the wall. The TV bracket slides down in grooves and gets captured by the wall bracket. A lever or screw hold the two together once mounted. I'd look underneath or on top for a screw or locking lever.

I'd take down the present TV and see what kind of mount it has. It may be suitable for a bigger TV, maybe not, you won't know until you get it down and have the new TV to see if it will work.

Unicorn Driver · 06-16-2018, 08:00 PM

Thanks Bob,

I don't mind if its a not much bigger tv once I can get a widescreen fitted.

UFO Pilot · 06-16-2018, 08:14 PM

If you look up from the bottom you should see 2 set screws. Loosen them and then lift the TV off the top of the bracket. I used the same mount when I upgraded from the original 20" Sharp to a 24" Vizio. I wish I had gone to a 28".

If the existing mount doesn't line up you can purchase a flat plate that fits the new TV and can be bolted to the existing bracket. You can't disconnect the cords until the TV is off the mount so a second set of hands is helpful.

Unicorn Driver · 06-16-2018, 08:18 PM

Hi Wayne,

Thanks for posting that info. Thats exactly what I needed to know.

So you think a 28inch would fit?

:-)

Unicorn Driver · 06-16-2018, 09:40 PM

Walmart have a 32inch TCL Roku Smart Tv for 138$, it would be nice if it could fit. Its the same model as the 40inch I have at home I am going to put in the rv living area.