Framework Laptop 16 primary M.2 2280 NVMe SSD screw size
M2 · 3 mm long
Our records put Framework Laptop 16 primary M.2 2280 NVMe SSD on M2 screws, 3 mm long.
The record covers official guide describes single retention screw for M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot; Framework's published spare-parts screw kits for this generation use M2 metric thread.
This entry is marked likely and comes from guides.frame.work.
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.
Framework Laptop 16 primary M.2 2280 NVMe SSD 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 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Official guide describes single retention screw for M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot; Framework's published spare-parts screw kits for this generation use M2 metric thread | Likely |
Fitment records and sources
Official guide describes single retention screw for M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot; Framework's published spare-parts screw kits for this generation use M2 metric thread
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 M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- 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 record states 3 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- 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
- Packaging/labeling equipment manuals (e.g., cab print-and-apply applicators) mix M2 through M6 fasteners across a single machine for very different assemblies (sensors vs. frame vs. drive) — do not generalize one thread size to 'the machine' as a whole; cite the specific subassembly.
- Slot car brands also use M2.2 and M2.6 threads that look like M2 but will not interchange - Slot.it M2.2x4.5 motor mount and SCC M2.6x8 body screws are separate sizes.
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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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Questions about Framework Laptop 16 primary M.2 2280 NVMe SSD screws
- What size screw does Framework Laptop 16 primary M.2 2280 NVMe SSD use?
- M2 × 3 mm for official guide describes single retention screw for M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot; Framework's published spare-parts screw kits for this generation use M2 metric thread.
- How long are the screws in Framework Laptop 16 primary M.2 2280 NVMe SSD?
- 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 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 Framework Laptop 16 primary M.2 2280 NVMe SSD?
- 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 Framework Laptop 16 primary M.2 2280 NVMe SSD?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, which matches the length in the records above.