Acer TravelMate 8431 screw size
M2 · 3 to 5 mm long
Our records put Acer TravelMate 8431 on M2 screws in lengths from 3 to 5 mm.
There are 5 separate fitment records for it, including unspecified (qty 2) (M2), unspecified (qty 2) (M2) and hard drive (qty 15) (M2), plus 2 more in the table below.
5 of the 5 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (tim.id.au).
M2 means a 2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.4 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.
Acer TravelMate 8431 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 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Unspecified (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Unspecified (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Hard drive (qty 15) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 8) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Unspecified (qty 1) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Unspecified (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hard drive (qty 15)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
System board (qty 8)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
How to check the screw before you buy
- A screw that is even 1 mm too long in a laptop base can push into the keyboard, battery or a board trace, so match the length position by position.
- Diameter: across the threads an M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.4 mm from one thread crest to the next (25 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 3–5 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 heads take PH0 for Phillips and T6 for Torx, and a 1.5 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 is about 25-40 N·cm into metal threads and 12-20 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M2
- The standard M.2 SSD screw is M2 x 3mm, but some laptops and handhelds use non-standard lengths or head shapes.
- M2 (2.00mm, 0.4mm pitch) is NOT the same as #2-56 UNC (2.18mm) — close enough to cross-thread and strip if forced.
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Questions about Acer TravelMate 8431 screws
- What size screw does Acer TravelMate 8431 use?
- M2 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for unspecified (qty 2); M2 × 5 mm for hard drive (qty 15); M2 × 5 mm for system board (qty 8); M2 × 5 mm for unspecified (qty 1).
- How long are the screws in Acer TravelMate 8431?
- The records range from 3 to 5 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M2 screw?
- 0.4 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2 machine screws; a 0.25 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 1.6 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Acer TravelMate 8431?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M2, Phillips heads normally take PH0 and Torx heads T6; socket heads take a 1.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable. Use a true M2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Acer TravelMate 8431?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2 x 4mm and M2 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.