Dell Inspiron 17 3785 screw size

Dell Inspiron 17 3785 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.

How to check the screw before you buy

1. 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).
2. Diameter: across the threads an M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2.5 / M3, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
3. 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.
4. Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
5. The records span 2–7 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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The same screw also fits

Devices whose records share a thread with Dell Inspiron 17 3785, closest length match first.

• Dell G5 15 5590 also M2 × 3 mm
• Lenovo G510s Touch also M2 × 3 mm
• HP ENVY x360 15 also M2 × 2.2 mm
• HP ProBook 430 G4 also M2 × 2 mm
• HP EliteBook 848 G3 also M2 × 3 mm
• Laptop hinge brackets (cross-brand) also M2.5 × 4 mm
• Lenovo U41 also M2 × 2 mm
• HP 2101473298; all three pages checked, same PDF) also M2 × 2 mm

Questions about Dell Inspiron 17 3785 screws

What size screw does Dell Inspiron 17 3785 use?

M2 × 2 mm for base cover (qty 2); M2 × 2 mm for DC-in (qty 1); M2 × 2 mm for display (qty 4); M2 × 2 mm for hinge (qty 2); M2 × 2 mm for optical drive (qty 2, broadhead); M2 × 2 mm for power button (qty 1); M2 × 2 mm for touchpad (qty 4); M2 × 2.2 mm for SSD (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for battery (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for hard drive (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for heat sink (qty 3); M2 × 3 mm for optical drive (qty 2); M2 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2 × 4 mm for I/O board (qty 1); M2 × 4 mm for base cover (qty 1); M2 × 4 mm for system board (qty 1); M2.5 × 4 mm for hinge (qty 8); M2.5 × 5 mm for fan (qty 3); M2.5 × 5 mm for hinge (qty 5); M2.5 × 7 mm for base cover (qt.

How long are the screws in Dell Inspiron 17 3785?

The records range from 2 to 7 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 17 3785?

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 17 3785?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 3mm and M2 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.