Commodore Amiga 500/600/1200 desktop case screw size
M3 · 6 mm long
Our records put Commodore Amiga 500/600/1200 desktop case on M3 screws, 6 mm long.
It is listed for reseller listing explicitly states desktop case screws for Amiga 500/600/1200 are 'M3 x 6mm' stainless steel, used for motherboard and front case mounting.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from amazon.com.
M3 means a 3 mm nominal diameter with a 0.5 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3.
Commodore Amiga 500/600/1200 desktop case 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 6 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Reseller listing explicitly states desktop case screws for Amiga 500/600/1200 are 'M3 x 6mm' stainless steel, used for motherboard and front case mountingstainless | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Reseller listing explicitly states desktop case screws for Amiga 500/600/1200 are 'M3 x 6mm' stainless steel, used for motherboard and front case mounting.
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
How to check the screw before you buy
- If several screws hold the same part, check that they are all the same length before assuming they are.
- Diameter: across the threads an M3 screw measures about 3 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.5 mm from one thread crest to the next (20 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 record states 6 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M3 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T10 for Torx, and a 2.5 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 M3 is about 80-130 N·cm into metal threads and 35-60 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M3
- Motherboard screws must not poke past the standoff and touch traces on the back of the board.
- 3.5in desktop and enterprise hard drives are 6-32 UNC imperial, not M3 - only the 2.5in form factor is metric.
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Questions about Commodore Amiga 500/600/1200 desktop case screws
- What size screw does Commodore Amiga 500/600/1200 desktop case use?
- M3 × 6 mm for reseller listing explicitly states desktop case screws for Amiga 500/600/1200 are 'M3 x 6mm' stainless steel, used for motherboard and front case mounting.
- How long are the screws in Commodore Amiga 500/600/1200 desktop case?
- The record gives 6 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M3 screw?
- 0.5 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M3 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 3.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Commodore Amiga 500/600/1200 desktop case?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M3, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T10; socket heads take a 2.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M3?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3. Use a true M3 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Commodore Amiga 500/600/1200 desktop case?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M3 x 6mm, which matches the length in the records above.