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Want to mount tv lg 42lg50 42 in. on wall...which screws you use for drywall

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You don't use screws for drywall to hang a TV, EVER.  That's a 50 pound TV.  You should only use the heavy stud bolts that came with mounting bracket and bolt them directly into the studs.  If by some chance the mounting didn't come with them, go to Home Depot or Lowes with the mounting tell them what you're doing and they'll get you what you need.  You are using a mounting bracket, aren't you? If by some chance you're trying to do this without a mounting bracket, STOP what you're doing and get a mounting bracket appropriate for your size television.  Go to Monoprice, they're the cheapest and their quality is excellent.  Meritline is good as well, they just take a little longer to get.  See the video below.

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