Dell Precision M60 screw size
M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 3 to 12 mm long
Our records put Dell Precision M60 on M2, M2.5 and M3 screws in lengths from 3 to 12 mm.
There are 15 separate fitment records for it, including display (qty 9) (M2), wireless card (qty 1, Phillips) (M2) and display (qty 2) (M2.5), plus 12 more in the table below.
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Phillips drive.
15 of the 15 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (dl.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 M60 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 | Display (qty 9) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Wireless card (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 12 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 12 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Fan (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 12 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 13) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 12 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Speaker (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display bezel (qty 8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Keyboard (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Wireless card (qty 4) | Confirmed |
| M3 | 3 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Display (qty 9)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Wireless card (qty 1, Phillips)
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
Fan (qty 2)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Palm rest (qty 13)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
System board (qty 1)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Speaker (qty 1)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Palm rest (qty 2)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
System board (qty 3)
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
Display bezel (qty 8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Keyboard (qty 2)
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
Wireless card (qty 4)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hard drive (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
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 / 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: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The records span 3–12 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source names a Phillips drive. For comparison, standard M2 heads take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or a 1.5 mm hex key.
- 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 M60 screws
- What size screw does Dell Precision M60 use?
- M2 × 3 mm for display (qty 9); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 12 mm for display (qty 2); M2.5 × 12 mm for fan (qty 2); M2.5 × 12 mm for palm rest (qty 13); M2.5 × 12 mm for system board (qty 1); M2.5 × 3 mm for speaker (qty 1); M2.5 × 4 mm for palm rest (qty 2); M2.5 × 4 mm for system board (qty 3); M2.5 × 6 mm for display (qty 8); M2.5 × 6 mm for display bezel (qty 8); M2.5 × 6 mm for keyboard (qty 2); M2.5 × 6 mm for system board (qty 2); M2.5 × 6 mm for wireless card (qty 4); M3 × 3 mm for hard drive (qty 1, Phillips).
- How long are the screws in Dell Precision M60?
- The records range from 3 to 12 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 M60?
- The source lists a Phillips drive. Standard M2 heads otherwise take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or 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 M60?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2.5 x 12mm and M2.5 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.