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RB211's avatar
RB211
Explorer
Jan 27, 2015

'07 Southwind BR TV Removal?

One of my winter projects was to replace the older LCD flat panel TV's in the coach. The front went fine resulting in a new 32" display over the OEM Samsung 26".

The OEM 20" Samsung in the bedroom is fast becoming a problem. It's sitting on it's pedestal however it appears they used double sided tape to secure it to the shelf. I've tried to put a heat gun gently to the pedestal base and then slide a long icing spreader (I asked the wife first...) to get under the pedestal in hope of releasing the adhesive.

Doesn't want to give.....and before I do something I'll likely regret I thought I'd canvass the brain trust here for some input.

I've called the factory and they sent schematics but no mention of how it is secured down. I called the dealer and he said it was likely that it's been installed with the tape.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance...Ron
Class A
  • crasster's avatar
    crasster
    Explorer II
    Jan 27, 2015
    Tape.... That seems like an awkward install for a TV unless it was some kind of velcro tape. You can try running a thin wire (like a thin electric fence wire from home depot) and see if you can feel it out.
  • MountainAir05's avatar
    MountainAir05
    Explorer II
    Jan 27, 2015
    If no screws, then dry ice. Just ensure you wear very good welding gloves plus. The plastic will break into pieces. Practice all safety rules. The other thing is the wire use to cut PVC. But you will damage some of the wood. Would have though the heat gun would have soften up the plastic and glue.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Jan 27, 2015
    Sounds like a sticky problem.... Look for additional screws through the baseplate in addition to the tape. Can you remove the screws holding the TV to the base?? might make the rest easier if you can. Try a serrated bread knife. keep working with the heat also. Post a picture if possible.

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