Hide an LCD TV Behind Drywall

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Hide an LCD TV Behind Drywall

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I managed to install a 6 inch deep LCD TV behind a 4 inch gap between main wall and drywall. I took apart a functional LCD TV panel (THOMSON model 42M71NH20 42 inches wide) and placed it behind drywall. Here is how I did it.

Dissasembly

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Every LCD TV is different and you need some prior experience with taking apart and putting them back together agian. I've fixed at least 5 laptops and several monitors, so I knew what I was doing. I carefully took the unit apart. I did not use force. When something did not immediatly disconnect I tried looking on-line and attempting to take that particular part again in a different manner.

Testing If the Unit Is Still Operational

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After I took all the insides of my LCD out, I connected all wires back to where they were originally connected and powered up the unit without the casing. I lay the LCD panel and tuner with power supply on the floor and turned it on. I was very happy to see the unit operational. I could now bring the parts to my appartment and start assembling the LCD behind drywall.

Assembly

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I attached the unit to metal drywall beams.

Testing Functionality Again

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After I fastened the unit to drywall beams I turned it on again to see If it all works fine.

Setup Complete

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And finally my setup is complete.