How to mount a LCD flat screen TV to wall

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By quadjr4
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Flat sceen TV wall mount

I'm going to tell you step by step how to mount a LCD flat screen TV to the wall with ease.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

wall mounting kit/hardware
stud finder
level
ratchet and socket set
flat head screw driver

Step 1

First you need to buy a wall mounting kit that meets the size requirements of your TV.( In my case it was a 32 inch TV). Most kits are universal to the TV size no matter the brand of your TV....Buy your kit.( I got mine at Target).
Step 2

Decide where you want to put your TV. Remove all the instructions and hardware from your kit. And gather all your tool. Take your stud finder and find a stud in the wall that you can place your mount on. ( You need a stud because it will be able to hold the weight of your TV). Your going to eventually put lag bolts into these stud. You should mark the studs with a pencil.
Step 3

Hold your mounting bracket so that the bolt holes line up with your stud. Decide how high or low you want the TV. Use your level horizontally and vertically to see if your TV will be level. Make sure you are level. Believe me you will notice if you're not.
Step 4

Time to put the lag bolts in. Try to get someone to help you hold the mount while you put the bolts in the wall. You need to grab your ratchet and socket. (socket size depends on the size of your bolts, mine was 1/2")
Step 5

Once you tighten the bolts the whole way its time for the TV. There will be brackets to put on your TV. Normally a flat head screw driver will do. Put the brackets on and have the person that was helping you help you with the TV.
Step 6

Attach the brackets on the back of the TV (that you just put on) to the wall mount. Lock the TV to the mount (Usually just pushing a metal bracket up, should be very easy, check your manual for sure.)
Step 7

Connect your wires and watch your new wall mounted TV.