Dell XPS M1530 screw size
M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 2 to 8 mm long
Dell XPS M1530 takes M2, M2.5 and M3 metric screws in lengths from 2 to 8 mm.
There are 13 separate fitment records for it, including hinge (qty 3) (M2), card reader (qty 3) (M2) and optical drive (qty 2) (M2), plus 10 more in the table below.
13 of the 13 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (dl.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 XPS M1530 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 | Hinge (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Card reader (qty 3) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Optical drive (qty 2) | 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 2, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 4, captive)captive | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Heat sink (qty 6, captive)captive | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Keyboard (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Memory (qty 4, captive)captive | 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 3) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 8 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Display (qty 2) | Confirmed |
| M3 | 3 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Hard drive (qty 4) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Hinge (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Card reader (qty 3)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Optical drive (qty 2)
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 2, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Display (qty 4, captive)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Heat sink (qty 6, captive)
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
Memory (qty 4, captive)
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 3)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 2)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hard drive (qty 4)
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 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
- 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.
- Server drive caddy screws (Dell, HP) are usually M3 in very short lengths (3-4mm) because they bite into thin sheet metal — they are NOT the 6-32 UNC screws that go into the drive's own side holes.
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Questions about Dell XPS M1530 screws
- What size screw does Dell XPS M1530 use?
- M2 × 2 mm for hinge (qty 3); M2 × 3 mm for card reader (qty 3); M2 × 3 mm for optical drive (qty 2); M2 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 1); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 2, black); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 4, captive); M2.5 × 5 mm for heat sink (qty 6, captive); M2.5 × 5 mm for keyboard (qty 2); M2.5 × 5 mm for memory (qty 4, captive); M2.5 × 5 mm for palm rest (qty 11); M2.5 × 5 mm for system board (qty 3); M2.5 × 8 mm for display (qty 2); M3 × 3 mm for hard drive (qty 4).
- How long are the screws in Dell XPS M1530?
- 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 XPS M1530?
- 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 XPS M1530?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 3mm and M2.5 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.