We have speaker stands where you screw a 4mm steel plate to an insert in the end of a piece of tube, if you don't fill the gap with the spacer provided then you can loosen the insert and/or bend the plate. It seems to me that this is almost the equivalent (in terms of physics) of not having the spacers (because the space is there), with the exception that if the TV would be tilted for whatever reason, the weight of the TV might pull the fixings towards the arm. If you follow this discussion on how to use spacers on TV mounts, you won’t have the slightest difficulty working with any monitor. Choosing whether to mount the TV or leave it on its stand is going to depend on the room and personal preference.

It did happen that the TV casing was slightly deformed when I took the mount off (see pics attached), it seems the casing receded in a bit, I was a bit surprised with this since I barely had tightened the bolts originally.TV brackets are easy to install and are made from lightweight metal making them easy to mount on the wall. Samsung TVs are VESA compliant and work with any wall mount that is also VESA compliant and designed for the TV's size. It's always best to make sure you have the right mount for the size and style of your TV and to use the screws that are included with the mount. Hum, that's why I didn't tighten the screws too much (or much at all actually, I stopped when I couldn't tighten anymore without exerting force). When I said in my previous post "or can it be a bolt for example" I actually meant nut instead of bolt, I doubt that was clear.

If the long screws supplied are too long and the short screws are too short you can use the spacers to tweak the long screw length to suit your TV. The casing on the back of this TV is made of metal, and although the part where the screws screw in has a small circle shaped recession (of about 30 mm diameter, 3mm depth), most of the rest of the casing at the back is flat, at least the part where bracket arm comes in contact with. If at any time you don't feel comfortable completing this project, there are many professional options available. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development.Just put the spacers between the TV and the TV bracket, and use a screwdriver to tighten them there. I have a question about spacers in TV mounts: are they used just to add space between the TV and bracket/wall, or do they sometimes also serve some other purpose like preventing damage to the TV casing? Consequently, we recommend that you do not install your Samsung TV in a bathroom or any other room with high humidity. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.

You can visit our Samsung accessories page to find the right wall mounts or Samsung Parts for the correct replacement screws to fit your TV. There are a number of different types of mounts so it is important that the correct one is chosen for the size and weight of the television. Of course, many hands make light work, so having a friend to assist you will really make mounting your TV a breeze. If you are going to be watching from bar stools, then it needs to be mounted high enough for comfortable viewing from that height. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent.

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