Dell Vostro 15 3562 screw size
M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 2 to 8 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Dell Vostro 15 3562, the thread is M2, M2.5 and M3 in lengths from 2 to 8 mm.
There are 20 separate fitment records for it, including base cover (qty 3) (M2), fan (M2) and optical drive (qty 1, broadhead) (M2), plus 17 more in the table below.
20 of the 20 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (downloads.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 Vostro 15 3562 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 | Base cover (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Fan | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Optical drive (qty 1, broadhead) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Power button (broadhead) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Touchpad | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Hard drive | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Optical drive (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Touchpad (qty 1, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Unspecified (qty 1) | 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 | Base cover | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Fan | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 2.5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 8 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Base cover (qty 8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 8 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 8 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 8 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Power button | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 8 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 1) | Confirmed |
| M3 | 3 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Hard drive | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Base cover (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Fan
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Optical drive (qty 1, broadhead)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Power button (broadhead)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Touchpad
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hard drive
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Optical drive (qty 1)
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
Touchpad (qty 1, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 1)
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
Base cover
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Fan
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Base cover (qty 8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hinge
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Power button
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
Hard drive
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: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The records span 2–8 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
- M.2 SSD mounting screws (M2 x 3mm) are frequently mislabeled generically as 'M.2 screws' which can be confused with the M2 metric thread designation — they do coincide numerically here but are conceptually distinct (M.2 = card format, M2 = thread size).
- Dell/HP/Lenovo manuals often list screws only by torque or head shape, so community teardowns are needed for diameter.
- Power-tool gearcase and clamshell screws are usually thread-forming (marked "ST") even when the parts list gives an M-size — a normal machine screw of the same size may not hold in the plastic boss.
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Questions about Dell Vostro 15 3562 screws
- What size screw does Dell Vostro 15 3562 use?
- M2 × 2 mm for base cover (qty 3); M2 × 2 mm for fan; M2 × 2 mm for optical drive (qty 1, broadhead); M2 × 2 mm for power button (broadhead); M2 × 2 mm for touchpad; M2 × 3 mm for hard drive; M2 × 3 mm for optical drive (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for system board (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for touchpad (qty 1, black); M2 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2 × 5 mm for base cover; M2 × 5 mm for fan; M2.5 × 2.5 mm for hinge; M2.5 × 8 mm for base cover (qty 8); M2.5 × 8 mm for display; M2.5 × 8 mm for hinge; M2.5 × 8 mm for power button; M2.5 × 8 mm for system board (qty 1); M3 × 3 mm for hard drive.
- How long are the screws in Dell Vostro 15 3562?
- The records range from 2 to 8 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 Vostro 15 3562?
- 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 Vostro 15 3562?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 3mm and M2 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.