Dell Precision 7550 screw size
M2 / M2.5 · 2 to 5 mm long
Our records put Dell Precision 7550 on M2 and M2.5 screws in lengths from 2 to 5 mm.
There are 22 separate fitment records for it, including card reader (qty 1) (M2), SSD (qty 1) (M2) and card reader (qty 2) (M2), plus 19 more in the table below.
22 of the 22 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (dell.com).
M2 means a 2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.4 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.
Dell Precision 7550 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 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Card reader (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | SSD (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Card reader (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Chassis/frame (qty 9) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Keyboard (qty 6) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Touchpad (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Bracket (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Memory (qty 6) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Power button (qty 2) | 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 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Wireless card (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Battery (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Bracket (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Chassis/frame (qty 8) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Unspecified (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 2.5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 2.5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge (qty 8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 2.5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Power button (qty 1) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Card reader (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
Card reader (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Chassis/frame (qty 9)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Display (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Keyboard (qty 6)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Touchpad (qty 2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Bracket (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Memory (qty 6)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Power button (qty 2)
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 4)
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
Battery (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Bracket (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Chassis/frame (qty 8)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Display (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
System board (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Display (qty 2)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hinge (qty 8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Power button (qty 1)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
How to check the screw before you buy
- A screw that is even 1 mm too long in a laptop base can push into the keyboard, battery or a board trace, so match the length position by position.
- 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: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The records span 2–5 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.
- Xbox Series X internal chassis screws are M3, not M2 (confirmed on iFixit) — a widespread misconception.
- 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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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Dell Precision 7550, closest length match first.
- Lenovo 300w 2-in-1 Gen 5 also M2 × 2.5 mm
- HP ProBook 4321s also M2 × 3 mm
- HP 200 G2i 16 inch also M2 × 2 mm
- HP OmniBook X Flip 14 inch 2-in-1 14-kb0000 also M2 × 2 mm
- Dell Latitude 5590 also M2 × 2.5 mm
- Mini-PCs (Beelink, Minisforum, ASUS PN) M.2 SSD also M2 × 3 mm
- Acer TravelMate 5310 also M2 × 3 mm
- Acer Aspire 5541 also M2 × 3 mm
Questions about Dell Precision 7550 screws
- What size screw does Dell Precision 7550 use?
- M2 × 2 mm for card reader (qty 1); M2 × 2 mm for SSD (qty 1); M2 × 2.5 mm for card reader (qty 2); M2 × 2.5 mm for chassis/frame (qty 9); M2 × 2.5 mm for display (qty 2); M2 × 2.5 mm for keyboard (qty 6); M2 × 2.5 mm for touchpad (qty 2); M2 × 3 mm for bracket (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for memory (qty 6); M2 × 3 mm for power button (qty 2); M2 × 3 mm for SSD (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2 × 5 mm for battery (qty 3); M2 × 5 mm for bracket (qty 1); M2 × 5 mm for chassis/frame (qty 8); M2 × 5 mm for display (qty 1); M2 × 5 mm for system board (qty 3); M2 × 5 mm for unspecified (qty 3); M2.5 × 2.5 mm for display (qty 2); M2.5 × 2.5 mm for hinge (qty .
- How long are the screws in Dell Precision 7550?
- The records range from 2 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 Precision 7550?
- 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 Precision 7550?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 2.5mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.



