HP Compaq 6830s screw size
M2 / M2.5 · 2 to 10 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on HP Compaq 6830s, the thread is M2 and M2.5 in lengths from 2 to 10 mm.
There are 15 separate fitment records for it, including palm rest (qty 3, black, Phillips) (M2), unspecified (qty 2, black, Phillips,Torx T8) (M2) and optical drive (qty 2, silver, Phillips) (M2), plus 12 more in the table below.
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Phillips and Torx T8 drives.
15 of the 15 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (h10032.www1.hp.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.
HP Compaq 6830s 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 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Palm rest (qty 3, black, Phillips)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Unspecified (qty 2, black, Phillips,Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Optical drive (qty 2, silver, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Unspecified (qty 1, black, Phillips)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 10 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 4, captive, black, Phillips)black finish, captive | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 10 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Heat sink (qty 6, captive, silver, Phillips)captive | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 10 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Keyboard (qty 4, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Display bezel (qty 8, Torx T8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Palm rest (qty 1, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Speaker (qty 4, black, Phillips)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Wireless card (qty 2, silver, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Display (qty 2, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 2, captive, black, Phillips)black finish, captive | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Optical drive (qty 1, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 9 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | I/O board (qty 1, black, Phillips)black finish | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Palm rest (qty 3, black, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 2, black, Phillips,Torx T8)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Optical drive (qty 2, silver, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 1, black, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hard drive (qty 4, captive, black, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Heat sink (qty 6, captive, silver, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Keyboard (qty 4, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display bezel (qty 8, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Palm rest (qty 1, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Speaker (qty 4, black, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Wireless card (qty 2, silver, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 2, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hard drive (qty 2, captive, black, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Optical drive (qty 1, black)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
I/O board (qty 1, black, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
How to check the screw before you buy
- 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).
- Diameter: across the threads an M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2.5, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- 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 records span 2–10 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- 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.
- 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
- The standard M.2 SSD screw is M2 x 3mm, but some laptops and handhelds use non-standard lengths or head shapes.
- 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 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.
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Questions about HP Compaq 6830s screws
- What size screw does HP Compaq 6830s use?
- M2 × 2 mm for palm rest (qty 3, black, Phillips); M2 × 2 mm for unspecified (qty 2, black, Phillips,Torx T8); M2 × 3 mm for optical drive (qty 2, silver, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for unspecified (qty 1, black, Phillips); M2.5 × 10 mm for hard drive (qty 4, captive, black, Phillips); M2.5 × 10 mm for heat sink (qty 6, captive, silver, Phillips); M2.5 × 10 mm for keyboard (qty 4, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for display bezel (qty 8, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for palm rest (qty 1, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for speaker (qty 4, black, Phillips); M2.5 × 4 mm for wireless card (qty 2, silver, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 2, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 6 mm for hard drive (qty 2, captive, black, .
- How long are the screws in HP Compaq 6830s?
- The records range from 2 to 10 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 Compaq 6830s?
- The source lists a Phillips and Torx T8 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 Compaq 6830s?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 3mm and M2 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.



