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Can't find my manual, want to mount my 50" plasma screen to wall. My mounting kit suggests 3 studs, I only have access to 2, is that going to be ok?

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Yes, 2 studs is fine. You might want to goto Home Depot or Lowes and pick a bag of Hilti Toggles. They are toggle that go into the sheetrock and let you mount things to the wall without the need for a stud. They come in a few different sizes so make sure whatever size you buy, that screw fits in the mounts hole. They work very well and I have mounted 50" plasmas using these, with no studs involved. 

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