Moving a DLP TV

[Lynskyn]

I am getting a Toshiba 56" DLP TV (56MX195). The box it comes in is too high to fit upright in my Expedition. Does anyone know if laying the box on its back to transport it could cause a problem? Otherwise I'll have to find a pickup or take it out of the box. Thanks.

 

[BFG]

I moved someone's DLP out of the box and it was fine...

 

[Lynskyn]

Thanks. But do you know if laying the box flat would cause problems? I know you can't do that with the old projection sets but I thought you might be able to do it with a DLP.

 

[branchbouncer]

DO NOT lay the set on it's back for transport

 

[Lynskyn]

Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me why they shouldn't lay down like that?

 

[branchbouncer]

Just the way they are designe, if it is a really smooth ride you may get away with it,but you risk damage to the mirror

 

[branchbouncer]

I would take it out of the box when you get it.If the box is like most it will just lift off,and the TV is sitting in a cardboard tray.You could then fold down the top of the box if want it for future use

 

[branchbouncer]

Where are you buying, it don't they deliver free?

 

[Lynskyn]

Buying from an individual - got a sweet deal.
I thought the mirrors on the DLPs were tiny and therefore were not as likely to get screwed up when moving as the old style projection sets with large mirrors.

 

[branchbouncer]

There is a mirror in my Samsung HL-R5667W through the side caps you can see a mirror running up the back curvature

 

[Digital Dude]

The DMD is a small chip, it's not like moving a CRT and dealing with convergence, focus, etc. How far are you moving it? We hired two men and a truck. Gave them a 1.75 of Tequila. You'd of thought they were moving yjr Mona Lisa.....

 

[branchbouncer]

Throw in some burrito's and they would paint your house too