How to remove this television off the bracket?

[Innov8tive]

I have unplugged everything prior to attempting to remove this television from the bracket. 

It slides left and right along the bracket but I actually have no idea how to remove the television off the bracket itself? 

It seems to be screwed into the bracket from the back of the television. The space between the bracket and television is quite small and it is hard to see what might be happening. 

There is all something just below the television itself. It is surrounded by a plastic protective case and is like soft little brushes. I have no idea what it is nor its use. Id like to know what it is? 

If someone can help that would be great. 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Innov8tive,

Televisions are generally attached to wall brackets in a way that allows them to slide into place and then lock so they don’t accidentally fall off. Most mounts work by hooking the TV’s bracket arms over the wall plate and then securing them with some form of locking mechanism. This could be a screw, a small lever, or a tab that clips into position. You’ll usually need to check carefully from the sides or underneath the television to spot how it’s held in place. In some cases, tilting the bottom of the TV forward slightly before lifting up can help release it. If the locking mechanism is engaged, you’ll need to undo it before the TV will lift off cleanly.

If you’re unsure, the easiest way to confirm the correct removal method is to look up the TV manual to see if the bracket was included with it, as it will explain the exact type of lock used.

As for the soft brushes you’ve noticed, that’s part of a cable management system designed to hide and duct the cords up behind the plaster. 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Innov8tive]

Hi Mitchell, 

Ok I got it. I will need to look into all this. As for the littile soft brushes encased by that plastic case, I now know wat it is so will just leave that. 

[Innov8tive]

I managed to remove the tv from the bracket. Need to pull down firmly on the straps, tilt TV forward, then lift up to remove from the bracket. Issue is I don't have the right tools to remove the bolts from the bracket on the wall. One thing I find a bit annoying is going to Bunnings and not picking the right size. I have a socket set but not the right size. I thought that since there is a lot og renos to be done it might pay to get a spanner set that has all the sizes I may need. I'm just not sure if a spanner set or a socket set would be better. Sometimes bolts are so tight or not screwed in on a straight angle which can make them harder to remove. I'm still even one bolt away from removing the bracket above the fireplace because it's just really stubborn. Even WD40 hasn't helped. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Innov8tive,

Unfortunately, you may have come across an imperial-sized fixing and you have a metric-sized socket set, or vice versa. If you could find the closest socket in your kit, then head in store with it, I am sure the Tool Shop team could help you find a single socket that would fit.

TV brackets will oftentimes use coach screws, which require a fair bit of torque to both install and remove. WD40 could help, but usually brute force is required for higher torque fixings. Increasing the length of the lever will increase the force applied to the screw, so if you have a longer wrench, you will be able to apply more force.

It really depends on clearance around the head, but an adjustable wrench is a good tool to have for this kind of job as it can be adjusted to different sizes as required.

Let us know how you go, we are more than happy to assist further if required.

Jacob

[Innov8tive]

@JacobZ for both tv brackets there is not a lot of clearance around the head. I have the right socket for the tv bracket above the fire place but it isn't budging. I think I might get an adjustable wrench and see if that does the trick. The bolts in the other tv bracket have been screwed in on a goes instead of straight which can make it tough to remove as well. I think the people that installed it just didn't have the know how to do jobs properly. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Innov8tive,

Since you are dealing with limited space combined with a high torque fixing, you'll want to try and get the longest adjustable wrench you can for the additional torque it can apply, but also with a head that will be able to fit around the fixing between the bracket.

If you have a photo of the fixings, I might be able to recommend something more specific.

Jacob

[Innov8tive]

An adjustable wrench with the longest handle you can find is a good tool to have anyway. I'll send pics later.