Dell Inspiron 1210 screw size
M2 / M2.5 · 2.5 to 5 mm long
The screws used on Dell Inspiron 1210 are M2 and M2.5 in lengths from 2.5 to 5 mm.
There are 14 separate fitment records for it, including display (qty 4) (M2), optical drive (qty 4) (M2) and keyboard (qty 2) (M2), plus 11 more in the table below.
14 of the 14 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (dl.dell.com).
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.
Dell Inspiron 1210 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 | 2.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Optical drive (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Keyboard (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Memory (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Speaker (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | I/O board (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 6) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Power button (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Unspecified (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Base cover (qty 16) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display bezel (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 16) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Display (qty 4)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Optical drive (qty 4)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Keyboard (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Memory (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Palm rest (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Speaker (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
I/O board (qty 1)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 6)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hinge (qty 4)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Power button (qty 1)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Unspecified (qty 1)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Base cover (qty 16)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display bezel (qty 2)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Palm rest (qty 16)
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 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2.5, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- 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 2.5–5 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 / M2.5
- 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.
- Dell/HP/Lenovo manuals often list screws only by torque or head shape, so community teardowns are needed for diameter.
- 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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- Dell Inspiron 15 5501 also M2 × 3 mm
- Dell Latitude 3140 also M2 × 2.5 mm
- Lenovo ThinkPad T410s also M2 × 3 mm
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Questions about Dell Inspiron 1210 screws
- What size screw does Dell Inspiron 1210 use?
- M2 × 2.5 mm for display (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for optical drive (qty 4); M2 × 4 mm for keyboard (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for memory (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for palm rest (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for speaker (qty 2); M2.5 × 3 mm for I/O board (qty 1); M2.5 × 3 mm for display (qty 6); M2.5 × 3 mm for hinge (qty 4); M2.5 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1); M2.5 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 1); M2.5 × 5 mm for base cover (qty 16); M2.5 × 5 mm for display bezel (qty 2); M2.5 × 5 mm for palm rest (qty 16).
- How long are the screws in Dell Inspiron 1210?
- The records range from 2.5 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 Dell Inspiron 1210?
- 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 Dell Inspiron 1210?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2.5mm, M2 x 3mm and M2 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.