Dell Inspiron 14 5430 screw size
M1.6 / M2 / M2.5 · 1.8 to 4 mm long
The screws used on Dell Inspiron 14 5430 are M1.6, M2 and M2.5 in lengths from 1.8 to 4 mm.
There are 13 separate fitment records for it, including touchpad (qty 5) (M1.6), SSD (qty 1) (M2) and system board (qty 2) (M2), plus 10 more in the table below.
13 of the 13 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (dell.com).
M1.6 means a 1.6 mm nominal diameter with a 0.35 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent.
Dell Inspiron 14 5430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 2.5 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | Touchpad (qty 5) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 1.8 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | SSD (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 1.8 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Touchpad (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Battery (qty 5) | 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 | Power button (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | SSD (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Unspecified (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Wireless card (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Base cover (qty 6) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | USB-C board (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3.5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge (qty 4) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Touchpad (qty 5)
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
SSD (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
System board (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
Fan (qty 2)
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
Unspecified (qty 1)
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
Base cover (qty 6)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
USB-C board (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge (qty 4)
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 M1.6 screw measures about 1.6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2 / M2.5, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- Pitch: 0.35 mm from one thread crest to the next (28.57 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 1.8–4 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.6 heads take PH00 for Phillips and T4–T5 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 M1.6 is about 12-20 N·cm into metal threads and 6-10 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.6 / M2 / M2.5
- Headphone hinge screw sizes are usually quoted from screwdriver bit size, not an actual thread spec - measure before buying.
- The standard M.2 SSD screw is M2 x 3mm, but some laptops and handhelds use non-standard lengths or head shapes.
- Dell/HP/Lenovo manuals often list screws only by torque or head shape, so community teardowns are needed for diameter.
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Questions about Dell Inspiron 14 5430 screws
- What size screw does Dell Inspiron 14 5430 use?
- M1.6 × 2.5 mm for touchpad (qty 5); M2 × 1.8 mm for SSD (qty 1); M2 × 1.8 mm for system board (qty 2); M2 × 2 mm for touchpad (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for battery (qty 5); M2 × 3 mm for fan (qty 2); M2 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for SSD (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2 × 4 mm for base cover (qty 6); M2 × 4 mm for USB-C board (qty 3); M2.5 × 3.5 mm for hinge (qty 4).
- How long are the screws in Dell Inspiron 14 5430?
- The records range from 1.8 to 4 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.6 screw?
- 0.35 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.6 machine screws; a 0.2 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 1.25 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.8 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Dell Inspiron 14 5430?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.6, Phillips heads normally take PH00 and Torx heads T4–T5; socket heads take a 1.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent. Use a true M1.6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Dell Inspiron 14 5430?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 3mm and M2 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.