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HP 255 G5 screw size

M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 2 to 8 mm long

Our records put HP 255 G5 on M2, M2.5 and M3 screws in lengths from 2 to 8 mm.

There are 19 separate fitment records for it, including display (qty 1, broadhead, Phillips) (M2), SSD (qty 1, Phillips) (M2) and optical drive (qty 1, Phillips) (M2), plus 16 more in the table below.

Head and drive, as the sources state them: Phillips drive.

19 of the 19 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (h10032.www1.hp.com).

For reference, M2 is 2 mm across the threads at 0.4 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.

HP 255 G5 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.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M22 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsDisplay (qty 1, broadhead, Phillips)Confirmed
M22 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsSSD (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M22.4 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsOptical drive (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M22.5 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsOptical drive (qty 2, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsI/O board (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsDisplay (qty 4, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsHard drive (qty 3, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsPower button (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsSSD (qty 3, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsTouchpad (qty 2, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsWireless card (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.52.5 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsHinge (qty 2, broadhead, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.53 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsSystem board (qty 4, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.53.5 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsHinge (qty 2, broadhead, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.56 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsFan (qty 2, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.56.5 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsDisplay (qty 4, broadhead, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.58 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsBase cover (qty 11, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.58 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsOptical drive (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M33 mm0.5 mmnot statedPhillipsHard drive (qty 2, Phillips)Confirmed

Fitment records and sources

M22 mmconfirmed

Display (qty 1, broadhead, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M22 mmconfirmed

SSD (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M22.4 mmconfirmed

Optical drive (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M22.5 mmconfirmed

Optical drive (qty 2, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

I/O board (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

Display (qty 4, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

Hard drive (qty 3, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

Power button (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

SSD (qty 3, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

Touchpad (qty 2, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

Wireless card (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M2.52.5 mmconfirmed

Hinge (qty 2, broadhead, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.53 mmconfirmed

System board (qty 4, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.53.5 mmconfirmed

Hinge (qty 2, broadhead, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.56 mmconfirmed

Fan (qty 2, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.56.5 mmconfirmed

Display (qty 4, broadhead, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.58 mmconfirmed

Base cover (qty 11, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.58 mmconfirmed

Optical drive (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M33 mmconfirmed

Hard drive (qty 2, Phillips)

pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10

How to check the screw before you buy

  1. 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.
  2. Diameter: across the threads an M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2.5 / M3, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
  3. 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.
  4. Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
  5. The records span 2–8 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
  6. Driver: the source names a Phillips drive. For comparison, standard M2 heads take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or a 1.5 mm hex key.
  7. 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 / M2.5 / M3

  • M.2 SSD mounting screws (M2 x 3mm) are frequently mislabeled generically as 'M.2 screws' which can be confused with the M2 metric thread designation — they do coincide numerically here but are conceptually distinct (M.2 = card format, M2 = thread size).
  • M2.5 and M3 look the same to the naked eye — you need calipers on the shank to tell them apart.
  • LED strip clips strip easily — M3x12 into thin plastic should be hand-driven, never with a power driver.

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Questions about HP 255 G5 screws

What size screw does HP 255 G5 use?
M2 × 2 mm for display (qty 1, broadhead, Phillips); M2 × 2 mm for SSD (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 2.4 mm for optical drive (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 2.5 mm for optical drive (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for I/O board (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for display (qty 4, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for hard drive (qty 3, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for SSD (qty 3, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for touchpad (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 2.5 mm for hinge (qty 2, broadhead, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for system board (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 3.5 mm for hinge (qty 2, broadhead, Phillips); M2.5 × 6 mm for fan (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 6.5 mm for .
How long are the screws in HP 255 G5?
The records range from 2 to 8 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
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 HP 255 G5?
The source lists a Phillips drive. Standard M2 heads otherwise take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or 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 HP 255 G5?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 2.5mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.