Framework Laptop 12 screw size

Framework Laptop 12 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, 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 1.5–4 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
6. Driver: the source names a Torx T5 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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The same screw also fits

Devices whose records share a thread with Framework Laptop 12, closest length match first.

• Toshiba Portege M300 also M2 × 4 mm
• Lenovo ideapad 110-15ISK also M2 × 2 mm
• Dell Inspiron 710m also M2 × 2 mm
• HP 346 G4 also M2 × 2 mm
• Acer Aspire 5330 also M2 × 2 mm
• HP ProBook 650 G2 also M2 × 4 mm
• HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 also M2 × 2 mm
• HP Pavilion x360 14m also M2 × 4 mm

Questions about Framework Laptop 12 screws

What size screw does Framework Laptop 12 use?

M1.6 × 1.5 mm for fastener kit screw (official Framework fastener kit) — T5 head, 1.5mm long (official fastener guide); M1.6 × 2.5 mm for fastener kit screw (official Framework fastener kit) — T5 head, 2.5mm long (official fastener guide); M1.6 × 3.5 mm for fastener kit screw (official Framework fastener kit) — T5 head, 3.5mm long (official fastener guide); M1.6 × 4 mm for fastener kit screw (official Framework fastener kit) — T5 head, 4.0mm long (official fastener guide); M1.6 × 3.5 mm for expansion Card lock — T5 head, 3.5mm long (official fastener guide); M1.6 × 2.5 mm for expansion Card lock — T5 head, 2.5mm long (official fastener guide); M1.6 × 1.5 mm for power Button — T5 head, 1.5mm .

How long are the screws in Framework Laptop 12?

The records range from 1.5 to 4 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 Framework Laptop 12?

The source lists a Torx T5 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 Framework Laptop 12?

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