Framework Laptop 13 silver T5 fastener screw size
M1.2 · 3 mm long
The screws used on Framework Laptop 13 silver T5 fastener are M1.2, 3 mm long.
It is listed for 2.9mm T5 head.
Head and drive, as the source states them: Torx T5 drive.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from guides.frame.work.
M1.2 means a 1.2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.25 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute.
Framework Laptop 13 silver T5 fastener 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.2 | 3 mm | 0.25 mm | not stated | Torx T5 | 2.9mm T5 head | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
2.9mm T5 head
pitch 0.25 mm · tap 0.95 mm · clearance 1.4 mm · PH000 / JIS 00 / Torx T1–T2
How to check the screw before you buy
- 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).
- Diameter: across the threads an M1.2 screw measures about 1.2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.25 mm from one thread crest to the next (40 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 record states 3 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source names a Torx T5 drive. For comparison, standard M1.2 heads take PH000 / JIS 00 (Phillips) or T1–T2 (Torx).
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M1.2 is about 5-8 N·cm into metal threads and 3-5 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.2
- Framework lists both M1.2 x 3.0 silver and M1.6 x 3.0 black expansion-card screws; they look identical in the tray but are not interchangeable.
- M1.2 and M1.4 look identical in an eyeglass repair kit — the wrong one strips soft acetate or metal hinges.
Buy these screws at TechSpare Warehouse
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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Questions about Framework Laptop 13 silver T5 fastener screws
- What size screw does Framework Laptop 13 silver T5 fastener use?
- M1.2 × 3 mm for 2.9mm T5 head.
- How long are the screws in Framework Laptop 13 silver T5 fastener?
- The record gives 3 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.2 screw?
- 0.25 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.2 machine screws. The tap drill is 0.95 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Framework Laptop 13 silver T5 fastener?
- The source lists a Torx T5 drive. Standard M1.2 heads otherwise take PH000 / JIS 00 (Phillips) or T1–T2 (Torx).
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.2?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute. Use a true M1.2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.