Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover screw size
M1.6 / M2 · 1.5 to 5.75 mm long
Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover takes M1.6 and M2 metric screws in lengths from 1.5 to 5.75 mm.
There are 2 separate fitment records for it, including official fastener kit lists 5x M1.6 x 1.5mm T5-head fasteners (M1.6) and five captive M2 x 5.75mm T5 screws hold the bottom cover to the input cover (M2).
2 of the 2 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 2 sources (frame.work and guides.frame.work).
For reference, M1.6 is 1.6 mm across the threads at 0.35 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent.
Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 1.5 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | Official fastener kit lists 5x M1.6 x 1.5mm T5-head fasteners | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5.75 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Five captive M2 x 5.75mm T5 screws hold the bottom cover to the input covercaptive | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Official fastener kit lists 5x M1.6 x 1.5mm T5-head fasteners
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
Five captive M2 x 5.75mm T5 screws hold the bottom cover to the input cover
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
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 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.
- 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.
- 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 1.5–5.75 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.6 heads take PH00 for Phillips and T4–T5 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 M1.6 is about 12-20 N·cm into metal threads and 6-10 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.6 / M2
- M1.6 is the most common laptop-internal micro screw after M2 — Dell XPS keyboards specifically call out M1.6 x 1.5mm, and generic M2 substitutes strip the bracket.
- Framework 13 and 16 use five thread families (M1.2 to M2.5) with overlapping lengths; buy Framework's own fastener kit rather than generic M2 screws.
- Legacy Williams/Bally pinball fasteners are imperial (#5-40, #6-32); the M4 coil bracket is a modern Stern-era part.
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- Framework Laptop 12 also M1.6 × 1.5 mm
- Framework Laptop 16 also M1.6 × 1.5 mm
- Framework Laptop 13 mainboard and webcam module screw also M1.6 × 1.5 mm
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- Dell Latitude 9520 also M1.6 × 1.5 mm
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Questions about Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover screws
- What size screw does Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover use?
- M1.6 × 1.5 mm for official fastener kit lists 5x M1.6 x 1.5mm T5-head fasteners; M2 × 5.75 mm for five captive M2 x 5.75mm T5 screws hold the bottom cover to the input cover.
- How long are the screws in Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover?
- The records range from 1.5 to 5.75 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 13 bottom cover?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.6, Phillips heads normally take PH00 and Torx heads T4–T5; socket heads take 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 13 bottom cover?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 6mm, which matches the length in the records above.