How To Remove Metal Wall Mounts Out Of Wall

Type 2 locking mechanism pull string type the pull string technology method comes with most newer tv mounts and is easier to remove.

How to remove metal wall mounts out of wall.

Remove the holders and rod. These hooks connect to a metal mounting bracket mounted to the wall which supports the. Insert the edge of a flat bladed screwdriver behind the bolt head as you unscrew it. Not all wall mounts have these stabilizers so just move on if you don t see them.

Instead of a screw the pull string is attached to a latch which when pulled releases the bottom of the tv from being latched to the wall mount carefully try to find the two pieces of string from the back of the tv bottom. If that is the case the screw will turn freely but will not come out of the wall as you turn it. Loosen each one with a flat head screwdriver or hex wrench and remove the holders. Drill a hole in the wall with a drill bit that is approximately the same diameter as the anchor.

Most models of flat screen televisions have metal hooks on the back. Unscrew the toggle bolt from the wall. Locate the set screw holding each of the rod holders to the mounting bracket. Since the bolt threads through the wall and is held in place by the toggle on the inside of the wall you want the toggle to remain in contact with the wall.

If you choose to remove it undo it the same way you did the rest of the mount. Otherwise it will simply spin around when you are unscrewing. Without the tv the other mount piece is an empty frame on your wall. 2 insert the anchor into the hole.

They re usually on the undersides of the holders. Tap lightly with the hammer so the flanged head of the anchor is. As soon as the collar breaks free of the anchor the bit will likely push the anchor out of the drywall. Don t worry if you collect a little dry wall in the process.

You might have to twist them around to get them out. Grab the small stabilizers left inside the wall using needle nosed pliers. Unscrew the mount piece on the wall. Grab the clip with your fingers and simply pull it and the screw out of the wall to remove it.