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You need special wall plugs for plasterboard or drywall because the space behind is hollow
There are two parts - the expanding plug, which grips to the wall, and the bolt
The packet will tell you which size drill bit to use
Drill a hole the right size
Remove the bolt from the plug - be careful of the sharp spikes under the top edge!
Insert the plug into the hole, and hammer the spikes into the board so they grip
Screw in the bolt until it's flush with the end of the plug
Push hard to prevent the plug spinning, and tighten the bolt further until you feel slight resistance
Here's what's happening on the other side of the wall (you wouldn't normally be able to see this)
The sides of the plug expand when the bolt is turned, creating a solid point to screw into
Once the plug has expanded, remove the bolt and use it to fix the item to the wall