How does the TCL TV come off the mount?

**TheLexx** · 04-20-2018, 01:48 PM

I would like to remove the television so I can install some brackets to hold a sound bar. Looking at it I can't tell how it's attached exactly to the mount other than it appears that there's a v-shaped bracket. Does that mean that I just have to lift the TV to get the whole thing off?

I would also like to change the mount to one that has a longer arm and locks in place. But I'm worried about the backing plate being robust enough. Has anyone pulled the false fascia off and looked at what's behind there?

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**Fourpells** · 04-20-2018, 01:59 PM

JUST did this about 3 hours ago! LOL Yes we only had to lift up on the TV and it slide up and out of the bracket. We had a person on each side and made sure we did it evenly so the metal would not hang up on the little ledges in there.

**Cate&Rob** · 04-20-2018, 02:00 PM

Yes . . . the TV lifts off the mount with the plate that is bolted to it. The "V" is the separation point, although it looks like you have a power cable woven through this connection. This may be jamming the bracket fit . . . and, unplug it before you start sliding metal edges across that wire !

Rob

**TucsonJim** · 04-20-2018, 02:05 PM

There are some brackets in use that are an exception. On the top of my bracket (2017 Reflection paired with a TCL TV), there is a rotating metal tab that has to be moved out of the way in order to slide the TV up.

Jim

**TheLexx** · 04-20-2018, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the tips. And yes, good call on unplugging the power cord. I'll let you know how it goes :-)

**Kenneth76** · 04-27-2019, 09:23 AM

How much of a "Pull" do you need to lift the TV out of the bracket?
I have tried to pull it up, but it does not budge. I do ot ant to do damage.
It is a TCL in the living room of an Imagine 295rl, above the fireplace.
I need access to the usb port on the side for a Firestick

**Kenneth76** · 04-27-2019, 09:28 AM

Were you able to get your TV off the all?
I have a TCL in the living room of an Imagine 2950rl above the fireplace.
I need to have access to the usb port on the side for a Firestick.
I have pulled the tv up, but it does not budge. I do not want to do damage.

Kenneth76

**TucsonJim** · 04-27-2019, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Kenneth76

Were you able to get your TV off the all?
I have a TCL in the living room of an Imagine 2950rl above the fireplace.
I need to have access to the usb port on the side for a Firestick.
I have pulled the tv up, but it does not budge. I do not want to do damage.

Kenneth76

Check out post number 4 above. On some units, there is a locking tab on top of the "V" mount. Reach behind the television and rotate the tab out of the way in order to lift off the television.

Jim