Dell Inspiron 14 7490 screw size
M1.2 / M1.4 / M1.6 / M2 · 1.5 to 4.5 mm long
The screws used on Dell Inspiron 14 7490 are M1.2, M1.4, M1.6 and M2 in lengths from 1.5 to 4.5 mm.
There are 17 separate fitment records for it, including keyboard (qty 28) (M1.2), fan (qty 1) (M1.4) and power button (qty 2) (M1.4), plus 14 more in the table below.
17 of the 17 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (dl.dell.com).
M1.2 means a 1.2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.25 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute.
Dell Inspiron 14 7490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.2 | 1.5 mm | 0.25 mm | not stated | not stated | Keyboard (qty 28) | Confirmed |
| M1.4 | 2.3 mm | 0.3 mm | not stated | not stated | Fan (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M1.4 | 2.3 mm | 0.3 mm | not stated | not stated | Power button (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M1.6 | 2 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | Touchpad (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M1.6 | 2.5 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | Unspecified (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M1.6 | 2.5 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | Wireless card (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Battery (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | I/O board (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Fan (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Heat sink (qty 5) | 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 | System board (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Wireless card (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Base cover (qty 6) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | USB-C board (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge (qty 4) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Keyboard (qty 28)
pitch 0.25 mm · tap 0.95 mm · clearance 1.4 mm · PH000 / JIS 00 / Torx T1–T2
Fan (qty 1)
pitch 0.3 mm · tap 1.1 mm · clearance 1.6 mm · PH000 / PH00 / Torx T2–T3
Power button (qty 2)
pitch 0.3 mm · tap 1.1 mm · clearance 1.6 mm · PH000 / PH00 / Torx T2–T3
Touchpad (qty 4)
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
Unspecified (qty 1)
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
Wireless card (qty 1)
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
Battery (qty 4)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
I/O board (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Fan (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Heat sink (qty 5)
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
System board (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
Display (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
USB-C board (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge (qty 4)
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 M1.2 screw measures about 1.2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M1.4 / M1.6 / M2, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- Pitch: 0.25 mm from one thread crest to the next (40 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 1.5–4.5 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.2 heads take PH000 / JIS 00 for Phillips and T1–T2 for Torx; 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 M1.2 is about 5-8 N·cm into metal threads and 3-5 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.2 / M1.4 / M1.6 / M2
- Framework lists both M1.2 x 3.0 silver and M1.6 x 3.0 black expansion-card screws; they look identical in the tray but are not interchangeable.
- Dental implant screws (M1.4/M1.6) are proprietary per system — Bredent, NeoBiotech, Nobel and Straumann are not interchangeable even at the same nominal size.
- 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.
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Questions about Dell Inspiron 14 7490 screws
- What size screw does Dell Inspiron 14 7490 use?
- M1.2 × 1.5 mm for keyboard (qty 28); M1.4 × 2.3 mm for fan (qty 1); M1.4 × 2.3 mm for power button (qty 2); M1.6 × 2 mm for touchpad (qty 4); M1.6 × 2.5 mm for unspecified (qty 1); M1.6 × 2.5 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2 × 2 mm for battery (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for I/O board (qty 3); M2 × 3 mm for fan (qty 3); M2 × 3 mm for heat sink (qty 5); M2 × 3 mm for SSD (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for system board (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2 × 3.5 mm for base cover (qty 6); M2 × 3.5 mm for display (qty 3); M2 × 3.5 mm for USB-C board (qty 1); M2 × 4.5 mm for hinge (qty 4).
- How long are the screws in Dell Inspiron 14 7490?
- The records range from 1.5 to 4.5 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.2 screw?
- 0.25 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.2 machine screws. The tap drill is 0.95 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Dell Inspiron 14 7490?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.2, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / JIS 00 and Torx heads T1–T2.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.2?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute. Use a true M1.2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Dell Inspiron 14 7490?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.




