Toshiba 40RV525U Pedestal Screws what size - Toshiba 40RV525U 40 in. LCD TV

M6 or M8

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User Manual
Page 6
... stand. 3) Once you have removed all four screws holding the pedestal stand in place, remove the pedestal stand ..., level, stable surface that can support the weight of the surface. Four screws Hook Sturdy strap (as short as possible) 46 / 55" TV VESA Mounting Pattern 32" TV VESA Mounting Pattern Four screws Hook Sturdy strap (as short as possible) Four screws Hook Sturdy strap (as short as a quilt or blanket. Make ...) 200x200 mm 200x200 mm 400x200 mm 400x200 mm Screw Size M6 M6 M8 M8 (unit in mm) 40" TV VESA Mounting Pattern Removing the Pedestal Stand 1) Carefully lay the front ...

Toshiba 46G310U Mounting Screws

Mild steel screws 4/3 inch in diameter.

Contact the authorized service center for Toshiba. They can give the details to you. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/

Head to the hardware store for replacements. They will be somewhere in the range of an 8 to 12mm and about an inch to inch and a half long.

I called Toshiba for this TV model "40RV525R" and they said the pedestal stand for the t.v. to stand on was an m5, product # 75012791, and the length was approx 20-25 mm

See page 5 of the owner manual:
Removing the Pedestal Stand
1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat,
cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand
protruding over the edge of the surface.
Note: Extreme care should always be used when removing
the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel.
2) Remove the jack pack cover on the back of the TV to expose
the pedestal stand screws. The jack pack cover can be removed
without tools.
3) Remove the five screws shown in the diagram below. This will
allow removal of the pedestal stand.
4) Once you have removed all five screws holding the pedestal
stand in place, remove the pedestal stand from the TV by
sliding the pedestal stand away from the TV.

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-images/models/47HL167/docs/47HL167_om_e.pdf

http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Are you using a cable box or a satellite receiver? They too have format, Zoom, or view mode buttons.. It seems like there's several names for them but they do the same thing. I hope this helps.

download manual and check' page 5 'for wall mounting.

Removing the Pedestal Stand

1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat,
cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand
protruding over the edge of the surface.

Note: Extreme care should always be used when removing
the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel.

2) Remove the jack pack cover on the back of the TV to expose
the pedestal stand screws. The jack pack cover can be removed
without tools.

3) Remove the five screws shown in the diagram below. This will
allow removal of the pedestal stand.

4) Once you have removed all five screws holding the pedestal
stand in place, remove the pedestal stand from the TV by
sliding the pedestal stand away from the TV.


Five screws

To Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket:

If you decide to wall mount your LCD TV, always use a ULlisted wall bracket appropriate for the size and weight of the LCD TV: 32HL37/32HL37U/32HL17/32HL17U: 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg)

37HL17: 46.3 lbs (21.0 kg)

42HL17: 59.5 lbs (27.0 kg)
1) CAUTION: Two people are required for installation.

2) Unplug and remove any cables and/or other component connectors from the rear of the TV.

3) Follow the instructions provided with your wall bracket. Before proceeding, make sure the appropriate bracket(s) are attached to the wall and the back of the TV as described in the instructions provided with the wall bracket.

4) After attaching the appropriate bracket(s) to the wall and the back of the TV, remove the pedestal stand from the TV as described below.


Removing the Pedestal Stand

1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand protruding over the edge of the surface. Note: Extreme care should always be used when removing the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel.

2) Remove the jack pack cover on the back of the TV to expose the pedestal stand screws. The jack pack cover can be removed without tools.

3) Remove the five screws. This will allow removal of the pedestal stand.

4) Once you have removed all five screws holding the pedestal stand in place, remove the pedestal stand from the TV by sliding the pedestal stand away from the TV.

Take out 5 HEX head screws and one black screw from jack pack cover. the pedestal will slide out from bottom. You do not need to remove jack pack cover as it is part of entire back panel.