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Dell Latitude L400 screw size

M2 / M3 · 3 to 9.5 mm long

The screws used on Dell Latitude L400 are M2 and M3 in lengths from 3 to 9.5 mm.

There are 22 separate fitment records for it, including display (qty 6) (M2), system board (qty 6) (M2) and touchpad (qty 3) (M2), plus 19 more in the table below.

22 of the 22 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 2 sources (tim.id.au and dl.dell.com).

For reference, M2 is 2 mm across the threads at 0.4 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.

Dell Latitude L400 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.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M23.5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedDisplay (qty 6)Confirmed
M23.5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedSystem board (qty 6)Confirmed
M23.5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedTouchpad (qty 3)Confirmed
M23.5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedUnspecified (qty 6)Confirmed
M24 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedDisplay (qty 2, silver)Confirmed
M24 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedKeyboard (qty 4, black)black finishConfirmed
M24 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedSystem board (qty 2)Confirmed
M24 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedUnspecified (qty 4)Confirmed
M24.5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedDisplay (qty 2)Confirmed
M24.5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedUnspecified (qty 2)Confirmed
M25 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedFan (qty 2)Confirmed
M25 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedSpeaker (qty 2)Confirmed
M25 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedUnspecified (qty 2)Confirmed
M26 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedKeyboard (qty 3, silver)Confirmed
M26 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedPalm rest (qty 3, silver)Confirmed
M26 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedUnspecified (qty 3)Confirmed
M28 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedFan (qty 2)Confirmed
M28 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedUnspecifiedConfirmed
M29.5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedBracket (qty 2)Confirmed
M29.5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedDisplay (qty 1)Confirmed
M33 mm0.5 mmnot statednot statedHard drive (qty 2)Confirmed
M33 mm0.5 mmnot statednot statedUnspecified (qty 2)Confirmed

Fitment records and sources

M23.5 mmconfirmed

Display (qty 6)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23.5 mmconfirmed

System board (qty 6)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23.5 mmconfirmed

Touchpad (qty 3)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23.5 mmconfirmed

Unspecified (qty 6)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M24 mmconfirmed

Display (qty 2, silver)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M24 mmconfirmed

Keyboard (qty 4, black)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M24 mmconfirmed

System board (qty 2)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M24 mmconfirmed

Unspecified (qty 4)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M24.5 mmconfirmed

Display (qty 2)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M24.5 mmconfirmed

Unspecified (qty 2)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M25 mmconfirmed

Fan (qty 2)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M25 mmconfirmed

Speaker (qty 2)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M25 mmconfirmed

Unspecified (qty 2)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M26 mmconfirmed

Keyboard (qty 3, silver)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M26 mmconfirmed

Palm rest (qty 3, silver)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M26 mmconfirmed

Unspecified (qty 3)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M28 mmconfirmed

Fan (qty 2)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M28 mmconfirmed

Unspecified

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M29.5 mmconfirmed

Bracket (qty 2)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M29.5 mmconfirmed

Display (qty 1)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M33 mmconfirmed

Hard drive (qty 2)

pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10

M33 mmconfirmed

Unspecified (qty 2)

pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10

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 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 3–9.5 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.

Common mix-ups with M2 / M3

  • 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.
  • Server drive caddy screws (Dell, HP) are usually M3 in very short lengths (3-4mm) because they bite into thin sheet metal — they are NOT the 6-32 UNC screws that go into the drive's own side holes.
  • Thorlabs' 16mm cage system standard plates use dual 4-40 (UNC) and M3 taps on the same plate (e.g., SP01), so metric and imperial fasteners are both valid depending on the region/kit purchased.

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Questions about Dell Latitude L400 screws

What size screw does Dell Latitude L400 use?
M2 × 3.5 mm for display (qty 6); M2 × 3.5 mm for system board (qty 6); M2 × 3.5 mm for touchpad (qty 3); M2 × 3.5 mm for unspecified (qty 6); M2 × 4 mm for display (qty 2, silver); M2 × 4 mm for keyboard (qty 4, black); M2 × 4 mm for system board (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for unspecified (qty 4); M2 × 4.5 mm for display (qty 2); M2 × 4.5 mm for unspecified (qty 2); M2 × 5 mm for fan (qty 2); M2 × 5 mm for speaker (qty 2); M2 × 5 mm for unspecified (qty 2); M2 × 6 mm for keyboard (qty 3, silver); M2 × 6 mm for palm rest (qty 3, silver); M2 × 6 mm for unspecified (qty 3); M2 × 8 mm for fan (qty 2); M2 × 8 mm for unspecified; M2 × 9.5 mm for bracket (qty 2); M2 × 9.5 mm for display (qty 1); M3 × 3 mm .
How long are the screws in Dell Latitude L400?
The records range from 3 to 9.5 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 L400?
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 L400?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 4mm, M2 x 5mm and M2 x 6mm, which match lengths in the records above.