HP 256 G3 screw size

HP 256 G3 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.

How to check the screw before you buy

1. 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).
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.

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The same screw also fits

Devices whose records share a thread with HP 256 G3, closest length match first.

• Dell XPS 13 9310 also M2 × 3 mm
• Acer Aspire 5530G also M2 × 3 mm
• HP 500 also M2 × 3 mm
• Lenovo V330-14ARR also M2 × 2 mm
• Lenovo G505 also M2 × 3 mm
• Lenovo Y50-80 Touch also M2 × 2 mm
• Dell Inspiron 510m also M2 × 3 mm
• Dell Inspiron 15 5570 also M2 × 2 mm

Questions about HP 256 G3 screws

What size screw does HP 256 G3 use?

M2 × 2 mm for speaker (qty 4, broadhead, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for optical drive (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 3.5 mm for touchpad (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 2 mm for palm rest (qty 2, broadhead, Phillips); M2.5 × 3.5 mm for display (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 3.5 mm for hinge (qty 8, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for I/O board (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for fan (qty 3, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for hard drive (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for keyboard (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for optical drive (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for palm rest (qty 7, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 .

How long are the screws in HP 256 G3?

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 256 G3?

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 256 G3?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 3mm and M2.5 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.