Dell Inspiron 13 5301 screw size
M2 · 2 to 5 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Dell Inspiron 13 5301, the thread is M2 in lengths from 2 to 5 mm.
There are 14 separate fitment records for it, including display (qty 3) (M2), hinge (qty 2) (M2) and touchpad (qty 4) (M2), plus 11 more in the table below.
14 of the 14 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (dl.dell.com).
An M2 screw is 2 mm in diameter with a 0.4 mm pitch, tapped with a 1.6 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.
Dell Inspiron 13 5301 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 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Touchpad (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Battery (qty 5) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Wireless card (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | I/O board (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Bracket (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | DC-in (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Fan (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Power button (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | SSD (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Base cover (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Power button (qty 1) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Display (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Touchpad (qty 4)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Battery (qty 5)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Wireless card (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
I/O board (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Bracket (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
DC-in (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Fan (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Power button (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
SSD (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Base cover (qty 4)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Power button (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
- 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). 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 2–5 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.
- M.2 SSD mounting screws (M2 x 3mm) are frequently mislabeled generically as 'M.2 screws' which can be confused with the M2 metric thread designation — they do coincide numerically here but are conceptually distinct (M.2 = card format, M2 = thread size).
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Questions about Dell Inspiron 13 5301 screws
- What size screw does Dell Inspiron 13 5301 use?
- M2 × 2 mm for display (qty 3); M2 × 2 mm for hinge (qty 2); M2 × 2 mm for touchpad (qty 4); M2 × 2.5 mm for battery (qty 5); M2 × 2.5 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for I/O board (qty 2); M2 × 3 mm for bracket (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for DC-in (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for fan (qty 2); M2 × 3 mm for hinge (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for SSD (qty 1); M2 × 4 mm for base cover (qty 4); M2 × 5 mm for power button (qty 1).
- How long are the screws in Dell Inspiron 13 5301?
- The records range from 2 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 13 5301?
- 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 13 5301?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 2.5mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.