I am mounting a Samsung TV to the wall. I purchased the best selling TV wall mount kit. I have everything setup to mount the TV. I have the tools and all the hardware needed. The problem I am having is the screws that came with the TV mounting kit do not seem to fit into the back of the TV. The screws that came with the TV mount kit are too wide. I am not able to secure the TV to the mounting bracket. Am I missing something? How can I find out which type of screws fit into my TV to hold the bracket?
What SIZE Screws Do I Need From Wall Bracket To TV?
Find out which screw size and length will attach TV to Wall Bracket
Screws for Mounting TV to Wall Bracket:
The most common screw for securing the TV to the wall bracket is an M8 screw.
The other screw sizes for some TVs are M4, M5, and M6.
The length will be determined by the type of TV you have.
Here are 4 screw kits for mounting your TV to the wall mount bracket…
Universal TV to Mount Screw Kit
M8 TV Mount Screws with Rubber Spacers
M8 x 20mm – M8 x 30mm – M8 x 40mm – M8 x 50mm
M4 M6 M8 Screw Size Comparison Chart
Notice the sizing differences on M4, M6, and M8 screws
The length of the screws will be in conjunction with the depth of your specific TV.
The most common M8 screw lengths for TVs is 10mm, 12mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, and 60mm.
There are some TVs that require a longer millimeter screw.
Most screws will need to have a spacer on it to allow airflow behind TV, etc.
See image below to see spacers on TV screws…
TV Mount With Rubber Spacers Applied To Screws
Spacers are used on TV Mount screws for airflow and length issues
Wall Bracket To TV Screws Chart – VESA
M4 – M6 – M8 – B0lt Screw Sizes – Screen Size – VESA
To find the depth or length of the screw you need:
Put a pencil or toothpick down into the screw hole to find a rough estimate of the depth or length of screw needed.
You can also purchase a Universal TV to Wall Bracket Screw Kit and have all the screws needed including spacers and washers.
The screw that holds the mounting bracket to the TV should have at least 5mm of threads into the TV to hold it secure.
Be sure you add the depth or thickness of the TV mounting bracket when finding the correct screw length.
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Take the guesswork out of finding the correct size and length screws for your TV to Wall Bracket…
Here are TV to Wall Bracket Screw Kits for Samsung TVs, LG TVs, Vizio TVs, and Universal TV Mounting Screws and Washer Kits.
Samsung TV Mounting Bolts Screws Washers
This screw kit will fit ALL Samsung TVs when mounting the TV to the Wall Bracket
LG TV Mounting Bolts Screws Washers
This screw kit will fit ALL LG TVs when mounting the TV to the Wall Bracket
Vizio TV Mounting Bolts Screws Washers
This screw kit will fit ALL Vizio TVs when mounting the TV to the Wall Bracket
Universal TV Mount Screws
This screw kit will fit MOST TVs when mounting the TV to the Wall Bracket
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Have a professional do it for you for around $75 dollars.
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See the image below and click it to find out how much it would cost to have a professional mount your TV for you…
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Need help finding the correct length and diameter screws for your TV mount? Please leave your question below and we will be happy to assist!
The smallest screw is the only one to fit in the holes of my tv.
The head of the screw goes right through it though.
I am hoping to find screws to wall mount a Panasonic TXL32ET5B tv. I cannot find an M6 screw thin enough.
We’re replacing an older TV that uses M8 screws with a new one that uses M6. Can we use the same mount if we add some washers to keep it secure?
Element TV e2aa40r-t. Can’t find any info online as to wall mount screw size.
Carla E,
It will depend on the mount and how you are mounting the TV.
Go with the longer M6 screws, and if they are too long, use the rubber washers that come with the kit to make them fit properly.
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Thanks
Dale,
You would need to measure to fit the exact model of the TV mount you have.
Some TV mounts have thicker metal mounts than others.
If unsure, get the longer M8 VESA screws and use the rubber washers/bushings to fit accordingly.
Remember to never over tighten screws going into the back of the TV.
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karen,
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