Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover / mainboard screw size
M1.6 / M2 · 1.5 to 3 mm long
Our records put Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover / mainboard on M1.6 and M2 screws in lengths from 1.5 to 3 mm.
There are 2 separate fitment records for it, including official fastener kit lists M1.6 x 1.5 mm T5 fasteners (x5) (M1.6) and official fastener kit lists M2 x 3.0mm screws with T5 heads (M2).
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Torx T5 drive.
2 of the 2 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (frame.work).
M1.6 means a 1.6 mm nominal diameter with a 0.35 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent.
Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover / mainboard 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 M1.6 x 1.5 mm T5 fasteners (x5) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Torx T5 | Official fastener kit lists M2 x 3.0mm screws with T5 heads | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Official fastener kit lists M1.6 x 1.5 mm T5 fasteners (x5)
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
Official fastener kit lists M2 x 3.0mm screws with T5 heads
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 1.5–3 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- 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.
- 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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In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover / mainboard, closest length match first.
- HP G6000 also M2 × 3 mm
- HP Pavilion TX2500 also M2 × 3 mm
- Dell Precision 5540 also M1.6 × 1.5 mm
- Acer Extensa 5630 also M2 × 3 mm
- Dell Precision M4400 also M2 × 3 mm
- Dell Precision 5490 also M2 × 3 mm
- Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 also M2 × 3 mm
- Dell XPS / Razer Blade bottom cover screw kit also M2 × 3 mm
Questions about Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover / mainboard screws
- What size screw does Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover / mainboard use?
- M1.6 × 1.5 mm for official fastener kit lists M1.6 x 1.5 mm T5 fasteners (x5); M2 × 3 mm for official fastener kit lists M2 x 3.0mm screws with T5 heads.
- How long are the screws in Framework Laptop 13 bottom cover / mainboard?
- The records range from 1.5 to 3 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 / mainboard?
- 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 13 bottom cover / mainboard?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, which matches the length in the records above.