Dell XPS 17 9700 screw size

Dell XPS 17 9700 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.

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 M1.6 screw measures about 1.6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2 / M2.5, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
3. Pitch: 0.35 mm from one thread crest to the next (28.57 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 2–6.5 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
6. Driver: the source names a Torx drive. For comparison, standard M1.6 heads take PH00 (Phillips) or T4–T5 (Torx), or a 1.5 mm hex key.
7. Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M1.6 is about 12-20 N·cm into metal threads and 6-10 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

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• Lenovo M30-70 also M2 × 2 mm
• Lenovo ThinkPad T470 also M2 × 3 mm
• HP EliteBook 840 G7 also M2 × 2 mm
• Dell Vostro 16 5625 also M2 × 3 mm
• Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 also M2 × 2 mm
• Acer Aspire 5600 also M2 × 3 mm
• Acer / MSI laptops also M2 × 2 mm
• Lenovo B490 also M2 × 3 mm

Questions about Dell XPS 17 9700 screws

What size screw does Dell XPS 17 9700 use?

M1.6 × 4 mm for fan (qty 1); M2 × 2 mm for wireless card (qty 4); M2 × 3 mm for SSD (qty 1); M2 × 4 mm for I/O board (qty 3); M2 × 4 mm for battery (qty 7); M2 × 4 mm for bracket (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for display (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for fan (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for power button (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for SSD (qty 7); M2 × 4 mm for system board (qty 3); M2 × 4 mm for unspecified (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for USB-C board (qty 2); M2 × 4 mm for wireless card (qty 1); M2 × 6.5 mm for heat sink (qty 6); M2.5 × 4 mm for base cover (qty 8, Torx); M2.5 × 6 mm for hinge (qty 3).

How long are the screws in Dell XPS 17 9700?

The records range from 2 to 6.5 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.

What is the thread pitch of an M1.6 screw?

0.35 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.6 machine screws; a 0.2 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 1.25 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.8 mm.

What screwdriver do I need for Dell XPS 17 9700?

The source lists a Torx drive. Standard M1.6 heads otherwise take PH00 (Phillips) or T4–T5 (Torx), or a 1.5 mm hex key.

Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.6?

No. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent. Use a true M1.6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.

Where can I buy replacement screws for Dell XPS 17 9700?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M1.6 x 4mm, M2 x 2mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.