Putting a Case on wall mounted shelf

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Can you y recommend any from screwfix.. I imagine 3 brackets with 3 to 4 screws in each bracket case is at top of post

What anout these
https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-self-drill-plasterboard-fixings-metal-35mm-100-pack/47347

Those fixings are fine for lightweight stuff but not what you want here: you should use something like a "toggle fixing" if you have space behind the plasterboard (which should be the case in most interior stud walls.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/screws-nails-fixings/spring-toggle/cat840118

I also agree with the other comments that you should try to fix into the studs where you can: a stud finder is ideal, but you can find the studs by simply knocking on the wall. Areas between studs (where you should use toggle fixings) will sound hollow and loud, and "give" slightly when you knock firmly - a bit like knocking on the side of a box. The places with studs will be much more muted and quiet, and will feel harder with no give - more like knocking on a piece of wood.

Mark the studs with a pencil or object on the floor, and then when you think you've found a few of them, check the distance between them - they should be almost exactly either 40cm or 60cm apart if the wall was put up properly, with the first one around 40/60cm from one wall (usually the exterior wall for the house). If they line up with one of those distances then you can be fairly confident you've found the studs, and your best bet is to simply attach to those with wood screws
 
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I have stud walls in my house and when I first moved in I was a bit scared of mounting anything on to the walls unless i could find the studs. When I wanted to mount my TV, the bracket had to go between two studs annoyingly. I used 6 of these (think they are rated 16kg each). I lift myself off the ground whilst holding on to the wall bracket. I do only weigh 62kg on a good day though :D

EASYFIX HOLLOW WALL ANCHORS M5 X 52MM 100 PACK
https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-hollow-wall-anchors-m5-x-52mm-100-pack/5643p?_requestid=534807

Setting tool (not needed, but makes install faster and easier):
https://www.screwfix.com/p/setting-tool/12429?_requestid=535446

*edit* good demo on this youtube vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=nNFv65-QTPI
 
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One thing I have found with these ones, maybe it is just the ones on screwfix though. If you tighten the screw too tight, it strips the thread and the anchor becomes useless. However, the front part of the anchor can be hinged out with a flat head screw driver then snapped off. You can then push it through behind the plasterboard and insert a new anchor and try again. I don't recommend using a drill to tighten them up for this reason!
 
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Errm on plasterboard definitely not. I wouldn't recommend mounting it on a wall anyway as there are several issues that can arise if you do in fact chose to do that...
 
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