Acer TravelMate 2490 screw size
M2.5 · 10 to 15 mm long
The screws used on Acer TravelMate 2490 are M2.5 in lengths from 10 to 15 mm.
There are 2 separate fitment records for it, including display (qty 4, yellow) (M2.5) and display (qty 4, yellow) (M2.5).
2 of the 2 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (tim.id.au).
For reference, M2.5 is 2.5 mm across the threads at 0.45 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in.
Acer TravelMate 2490 screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 10 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 4, yellow) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 15 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 4, yellow) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Display (qty 4, yellow)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 4, yellow)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
How to check the screw before you buy
- Laptop covers and brackets often mix two or three lengths of the same thread, so lay the screws out in the order they came out (a magnetic mat or a sheet of paper with the hole pattern drawn on it works).
- Diameter: across the threads an M2.5 screw measures about 2.5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.45 mm from one thread crest to the next (22.22 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The records span 10–15 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M2.5 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T8 for Torx, and a 2 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M2.5 is about 45-70 N·cm into metal threads and 20-35 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M2.5
- M2.5 and M3 look the same to the naked eye — you need calipers on the shank to tell them apart.
- M2.5 pitch is 0.45mm vs M3's 0.5mm and M2's 0.4mm — forcing the wrong one strips plastic bosses instantly.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Acer TravelMate 2490, closest length match first.
- Acer Aspire 5515 also M2.5 × 10 mm
- Acer Aspire 5235 also M2.5 × 10 mm
- HP Mini 2140 also M2.5 × 10 mm
- Acer Aspire 5335 also M2.5 × 10 mm
- HP Mini 1101 also M2.5 × 10 mm
- Acer Aspire 5330 also M2.5 × 10 mm
- HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 also M2.5 × 10 mm
- HP Compaq 6735s also M2.5 × 10 mm
Questions about Acer TravelMate 2490 screws
- What size screw does Acer TravelMate 2490 use?
- M2.5 × 10 mm for display (qty 4, yellow); M2.5 × 15 mm for display (qty 4, yellow).
- How long are the screws in Acer TravelMate 2490?
- The records range from 10 to 15 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M2.5 screw?
- 0.45 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2.5 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.05 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.9 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Acer TravelMate 2490?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M2.5, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T8; socket heads take a 2 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2.5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in. Use a true M2.5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Acer TravelMate 2490?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2.5 x 10mm, which matches the length in the records above.