What is the best way to transport a flat screen TV?

Keep the TV upright. Once the TV is wrapped, slide it into the box vertically. If you have a large-screen TV, have someone help you. Always keep a flat-panel TV in the upright position during moving or storage to avoid pressure on the lightweight glass that could cause permanent damage.
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Can you lay a LED TV flat to transport?

LED TVs aren't supposed to be laid flat during transportation because the screen isn't designed to support its own weight. You can lay it flat for a few minutes but should never transport it this way. If you lay it flat while transporting it, the screen on the LED TV could crack or warp.
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Can you lay a flat screen TV down to move it?

If you ever move your TV, keep it upright at all times. They're designed so the weight is evenly distributed when they're standing up. If laid down, they're no longer balanced, so gravity can pull the edges down. Then, potentially, the screen will crack.
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How do you transport flat screen TVs?

Starting from the top of the TV, wrap the center of the TV with two to three layers of bubble wrap to form a protective layer over the screen. Pad each of the TV's corners with a piece of foam. Secure with packing tape. Spread a moving blanket out, and place the TV flat in the center with the screen side facing up.
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Can you transport a new TV on its side?

Transporting a flat screen TV: Can you lay it flat? The answer to whether it's okay to lay a flat screen down flat on its side is yes… and no. Commonly, the reason that you'll see for why a flat screen cannot be laid on its side is that you'll damage the plasma or LCD crystals inside the screen.
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How do you transport a TV in a car without a box?

Wrap the TV with a moving blanket – you might need two blankets depending on how large your TV is. Wrap the TV with the blanket and secure the blanket with tape.
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If You Don't Have the Original TV Box
  1. Packing tape.
  2. Bubble wrap.
  3. Moving blanket.
  4. Box cutter.
  5. Wardrobe box.
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How do I transport a 75 inch TV in my car?

Simply put the foam pieces in the corners, stretch wrap the TV, pack it in a box, or wrap a moving blanket around it. If there is any space left, use padding to fill in the gaps. Once the TV is packed properly, place it inside the car and use pillows, quilts, or other soft items to secure it in place.
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Can one person carry a 65 inch TV?

Yes, but it takes planning. First, I had the TV on its stand, on the floor. Then, I tipped one end up far enough that I could get it stabilized on a chair (with a pad on the chair). Then, with the weight stabilized on the chair, I lifted the other end up far enough that I could get its weight on to my cabinet.
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How do I transport a large LED TV?

Use a double-wall corrugated box since anything else could be punctured easily or damaged in transport. Use packing tape to seal the base of the box, then line the bottom with Styrofoam peanuts or bubble wrap to cushion the TV. Cover the TV.
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How do you transport a big screen TV?

Oversized boxes, big screens, or large cargo

Lay down a moving blanket to protect, create a cushion and prevent damage. Carefully lift the television and place it on the blanket. Keep the television box upright at all times. Place it firmly against the side of the truck bed.
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Can you store a flat screen TV on its back?

Never store a TV on its back or on its screen; always place upright. Storing it on its back can severely damage its internal components. Storing a TV on its screen is also always ill-advised, as it puts pressure on the screen and can result in the screen breaking.
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How big a TV can I fit in my car?

BRING THE RIGHT CAR

In terms of all flat-screens, A says that he's found that most sedans and SUVs can fit up to 43″ TVs across the back seat without a problem. Sets in the 50″ to 55″ range will likely not fit across any rear seats and probably won't fit in the back of smaller SUVs, at least standing upright.
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Will a 55 inch TV fit in a Toyota Camry?

The general consensus is that you can fit a 55 inch TV in a Camry but it will be a tight squeeze if you are standing it in the footwells. You may be able to fit it on the backseats when they are folded down without the box but transporting a flat-screen out of its packaging is a bad idea.
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What is the weight of 55 inch TV?

The weight of a 55-inch LED TV is 36.4 pounds or approximately 16.51 kilograms.
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Will a 65 TV fit in a Jeep Cherokee?

Yes, i've picked up several 65inch+ tvs in my Cherokee. You just put it on a '45 degree angle, the guy with the suburban doesn't realize the Jeep is just as wide, and didn't think of the angle aspect with gives you more than another foot of length than laying it flat on it's back does.
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Will a 75 inch TV fit in Toyota Highlander?

Yes, it does! May need to drop the back seats, but should fit. Can always called an Uber SUV as a back-up plan.
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How do I move my flat screen TV without a box?

2. Wrap the screen in a blanket or other barrier.
  1. Wrap a blanket around the screen and secure the blanket using a small rope or bungee cord.
  2. Use the plastic protective sleeve that came with the TV or buy some plastic wrap that's made for moving.
  3. Tape on a piece of packing paper using painter's tape.
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Can you lay an OLED TV flat?

Can an OLED TV be laid flat? The only time an OLED TV should be flat is when it is in its original packaging supported by foam. Manufacturers recommend leaving the TV inside the box until it's ready for installation.
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Will a 65 inch TV fit in a RAV4?

65 inch TV snugly Fits in the back of the RAV4 Prime.
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Will a 65 inch TV fit in a Ford Focus?

In case anyone was wondering, I was able to fit a Phillips 65 inch tv in my 2016 hatchback SE. The Phillips box was slightly smaller than the other 65 inch tv boxes. The trunk was able to close completely.
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