Framework Laptop 16 (T5 2.0/3.5 mm) screw size
M2.5 · 2 to 3.5 mm long
Our records put Framework Laptop 16 (T5 2.0/3.5 mm) on M2.5 screws in lengths from 2 to 3.5 mm.
It is listed for official fastener guide lists M2.5 T5 screws at 2.0 mm and 3.5 mm, both 4.5 mm head.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from ifixit.com.
For reference, M2.5 is 2.5 mm across the threads at 0.45 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in.
Framework Laptop 16 (T5 2.0/3.5 mm) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 2–3.5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Official fastener guide lists M2.5 T5 screws at 2.0 mm and 3.5 mm, both 4.5 mm head | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Official fastener guide lists M2.5 T5 screws at 2.0 mm and 3.5 mm, both 4.5 mm head.
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
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 M2.5 screw measures about 2.5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.45 mm from one thread crest to the next (22.22 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 2–3.5 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M2.5 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T8 for Torx, and a 2 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 M2.5 is about 45-70 N·cm into metal threads and 20-35 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M2.5
- M2.5 pitch is 0.45mm vs M3's 0.5mm and M2's 0.4mm — forcing the wrong one strips plastic bosses instantly.
- M2.5 and M3 look the same to the naked eye — you need calipers on the shank to tell them apart.
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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- Acer Aspire 7230 also M2.5 × 3 mm
- Lenovo ideapad 330S-14AST U also M2.5 × 2.3 mm
- Dell G3 15 3590 also M2.5 × 2.5 mm
- HP ProBook 4320s also M2.5 × 3 mm
- HP ProBook 6570b also M2.5 × 3 mm
- HP 240 G5 also M2.5 × 3 mm
- Lenovo ThinkPad T43/p also M2.5 × 3 mm
- Dell Latitude 7390 also M2.5 × 2.5 mm
Questions about Framework Laptop 16 (T5 2.0/3.5 mm) screws
- What size screw does Framework Laptop 16 (T5 2.0/3.5 mm) use?
- M2.5 × 2–3.5 mm for official fastener guide lists M2.5 T5 screws at 2.0 mm and 3.5 mm, both 4.5 mm head.
- How long are the screws in Framework Laptop 16 (T5 2.0/3.5 mm)?
- The records range from 2 to 3.5 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M2.5 screw?
- 0.45 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2.5 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.05 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.9 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Framework Laptop 16 (T5 2.0/3.5 mm)?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M2.5, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T8; socket heads take a 2 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2.5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in. Use a true M2.5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Framework Laptop 16 (T5 2.0/3.5 mm)?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2.5 x 3mm, which matches the length in the records above.