Dell Precision M4300 screw size
M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 3 to 5 mm long
The screws used on Dell Precision M4300 are M2, M2.5 and M3 in lengths from 3 to 5 mm.
There are 11 separate fitment records for it, including card reader (qty 4) (M2), display (qty 8) (M2) and keyboard (qty 3) (M2), plus 8 more in the table below.
Head and drive, as the sources state them: shoulder screw head.
11 of the 11 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (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 Precision M4300 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 | Card reader (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 8) | 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 | Wireless card (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4.2 mm | 0.45 mm | Shoulder screw | not stated | Display bezel (qty 8, shoulder) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Fan (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 11) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M3 | 3 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Hard drive (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M3 | 5 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Hard drive (qty 2) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Card reader (qty 4)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Display (qty 8)
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
Wireless card (qty 1)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Display bezel (qty 8, shoulder)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Fan (qty 2)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Palm rest (qty 11)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
System board (qty 4)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hard drive (qty 2)
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
Hard drive (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
- 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 / M3, 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 / M3
- The standard M.2 SSD screw is M2 x 3mm, but some laptops and handhelds use non-standard lengths or head shapes.
- Dell/HP/Lenovo manuals often list screws only by torque or head shape, so community teardowns are needed for diameter.
- 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 Precision M4300 screws
- What size screw does Dell Precision M4300 use?
- M2 × 3 mm for card reader (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for display (qty 8); M2 × 3 mm for keyboard (qty 3); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2.5 × 4.2 mm for display bezel (qty 8, shoulder); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 8); M2.5 × 5 mm for fan (qty 2); M2.5 × 5 mm for palm rest (qty 11); M2.5 × 5 mm for system board (qty 4); M3 × 3 mm for hard drive (qty 2); M3 × 5 mm for hard drive (qty 2).
- How long are the screws in Dell Precision M4300?
- 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 Precision M4300?
- 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 M4300?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2.5 x 4mm and M2.5 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.