Dell Latitude D420 screw size
M2 / M2.5 · 3 to 5 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Dell Latitude D420, the thread is M2 and M2.5 in lengths from 3 to 5 mm.
There are 10 separate fitment records for it, including battery (qty 3) (M2), display (qty 4) (M2) and keyboard (qty 3) (M2), plus 7 more in the table below.
Head and drive, as the sources state them: shoulder screw head.
10 of the 10 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 Latitude D420 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 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Battery (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Keyboard (qty 3) | 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 | Speaker (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4.2 mm | 0.45 mm | Shoulder screw | not stated | Display bezel (qty 6, shoulder) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 7) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 2) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Battery (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Display (qty 4)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Keyboard (qty 3)
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
Speaker (qty 2)
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
Display bezel (qty 6, shoulder)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 4)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Palm rest (qty 7)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
System board (qty 2)
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: for shoulder screw screws, measure from under the head to the tip (countersunk heads are the exception: they are measured overall).
- The records span 3–5 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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Questions about Dell Latitude D420 screws
- What size screw does Dell Latitude D420 use?
- M2 × 3 mm for battery (qty 3); M2 × 3 mm for display (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for keyboard (qty 3); M2 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for speaker (qty 2); M2 × 3 mm for system board (qty 1); M2.5 × 4.2 mm for display bezel (qty 6, shoulder); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 4); M2.5 × 5 mm for palm rest (qty 7); M2.5 × 5 mm for system board (qty 2).
- How long are the screws in Dell Latitude D420?
- The records range from 3 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 Latitude D420?
- 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 Latitude D420?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2.5 x 4mm and M2.5 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.