Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover screw size
M2 · 2 to 3 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover, the thread is M2 in lengths from 2 to 3 mm.
Where it is used: small M2 screw retains the M.2 2230 SSD (community screw list). The back panel itself is held by six M2 x 16.5mm screws per ASUS service manual E22604, not 2-3mm screws.
This entry is marked reported and comes from ifixit.com.
For reference, M2 is 2 mm across the threads at 0.4 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.
Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover 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 | 2–3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Small M2 screw retains the M.2 2230 SSD (community screw list). The back panel itself is held by six M2 x 16.5mm screws per ASUS service manual E22604, not 2-3mm screws | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
Small M2 screw retains the M.2 2230 SSD (community screw list). The back panel itself is held by six M2 x 16.5mm screws per ASUS service manual E22604, not 2-3mm screws.
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
How to check the screw before you buy
- Phone and wearable screws are tiny and often differ by fractions of a millimetre between positions; keep each one next to the hole it came from.
- 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 2–3 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
- ASUS ROG Ally screw sizes circulating online (M2x16, M2x10) come from a community Q&A, not an ASUS manual — measure before ordering.
- Framework 13 and 16 use five thread families (M1.2 to M2.5) with overlapping lengths; buy Framework's own fastener kit rather than generic M2 screws.
Buy these screws at TechSpare Warehouse
In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.
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Questions about Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover screws
- What size screw does Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover use?
- M2 × 2–3 mm for small M2 screw retains the M.2 2230 SSD (community screw list). The back panel itself is held by six M2 x 16.5mm screws per ASUS service manual E22604, not 2-3mm screws.
- How long are the screws in Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover?
- The records range from 2 to 3 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 Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover?
- 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 Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 2.5mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.