Generic tray-mount mechanical keyboards screw size
M2 · length not stated in the sources
The screws used on Generic tray-mount mechanical keyboards are M2. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
The record covers M2 is described as one of the most common screw sizes for tray-mount keyboard cases and stabilizers.
Head and drive, as the source states them: low-profile head.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from upgradekeyboards.com.
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.
Generic tray-mount mechanical keyboards 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 | not stated | 0.4 mm | Low-profile head | not stated | M2 is described as one of the most common screw sizes for tray-mount keyboard cases and stabilizers | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
M2 is described as one of the most common screw sizes for tray-mount keyboard cases and stabilizers
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
How to check the screw before you buy
- Consoles and controllers often use security drives (tri-wing, Torx) and short screws into plastic bosses, so do not over-tighten.
- 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: for low-profile head screws, measure from under the head to the tip (countersunk heads are the exception: they are measured overall).
- 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
- 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.
- ASUS ROG Ally screw sizes circulating online (M2x16, M2x10) come from a community Q&A, not an ASUS manual — measure before ordering.
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Questions about Generic tray-mount mechanical keyboards screws
- What size screw does Generic tray-mount mechanical keyboards use?
- M2 for M2 is described as one of the most common screw sizes for tray-mount keyboard cases and stabilizers.
- How long are the screws in Generic tray-mount mechanical keyboards?
- None of the sources states a length. Remove one screw and measure it from under the head to the tip (overall for a countersunk head).
- 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 Generic tray-mount mechanical keyboards?
- 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.