HP Compaq nx6115 screw size
M2.5 / M3 · 4 to 9 mm long
HP Compaq nx6115 takes M2.5 and M3 metric screws in lengths from 4 to 9 mm.
There are 19 separate fitment records for it, including LED board (qty 1, Torx T8) (M2.5), keyboard (qty 4, black, Torx T8) (M2.5) and optical drive (qty 3, Torx T8) (M2.5), plus 16 more in the table below.
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Torx T8 and Phillips drives.
19 of the 19 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (h10032.www1.hp.com).
An M2.5 screw is 2.5 mm in diameter with a 0.45 mm pitch, tapped with a 2.05 mm drill; 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.
HP Compaq nx6115 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 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | LED board (qty 1, Torx T8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 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 | Optical drive (qty 3, Torx T8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Power button (qty 1, Torx T8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Speaker (qty 1, Torx T8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Touchpad (qty 2, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Unspecified (qty 3, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 2, black, Phillips)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Memory (qty 2, black, Phillips)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Display (qty 2, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Fan (qty 3, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Heat sink (qty 4, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Palm rest (qty 1, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | System board (qty 3, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 9 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Display (qty 4, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 9 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Optical drive (qty 1, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 9 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Palm rest (qty 14, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 9 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Unspecified (qty 1, black, Torx T8)black finish | Confirmed |
| M3 | 5 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 4, black, Phillips)black finish | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
LED board (qty 1, Torx T8)
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
Optical drive (qty 3, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Power button (qty 1, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Speaker (qty 1, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Touchpad (qty 2, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Unspecified (qty 3, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hard drive (qty 2, black, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Memory (qty 2, black, 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
Fan (qty 3, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Heat sink (qty 4, black, 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
System board (qty 3, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 4, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Optical drive (qty 1, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Palm rest (qty 14, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Unspecified (qty 1, black, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hard drive (qty 4, black, Phillips)
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
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). This device also uses M3, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- 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 4–9 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source names a Torx T8 drive. For comparison, standard M2.5 heads take PH1 (Phillips) or T8 (Torx), or a 2 mm hex key.
- 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 / M3
- 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.
- Thorlabs' 16mm cage system standard plates use dual 4-40 (UNC) and M3 taps on the same plate (e.g., SP01), so metric and imperial fasteners are both valid depending on the region/kit purchased.
- PC cases mix M3 (fans, optical and 2.5in drives) with imperial 6-32 (3.5in drives, motherboard standoffs) - don't force one into the other.
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- Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 also M2.5 × 4 mm
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- Lenovo 100e 2nd Gen also M2.5 × 6 mm
- Lenovo ideapad 300-14ISK also M2.5 × 4 mm
- Acer TravelMate 4020 also M2.5 × 6 mm
- Lenovo ThinkPad W700 screw kit also M2.5 × 7 mm
- HP Compaq nc8000 also M2.5 × 4 mm
- HP ProBook 6440b also M2.5 × 6 mm
Questions about HP Compaq nx6115 screws
- What size screw does HP Compaq nx6115 use?
- M2.5 × 4 mm for LED board (qty 1, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for keyboard (qty 4, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for optical drive (qty 3, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for power button (qty 1, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for speaker (qty 1, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for touchpad (qty 2, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 4 mm for unspecified (qty 3, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 6 mm for hard drive (qty 2, black, Phillips); M2.5 × 6 mm for memory (qty 2, black, Phillips); M2.5 × 7 mm for display (qty 2, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 7 mm for fan (qty 3, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 7 mm for heat sink (qty 4, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 7 mm for palm rest (qty 1, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 7 mm for system board (qty 3, black, Torx T8); M2.5 × 9 mm fo.
- How long are the screws in HP Compaq nx6115?
- The records range from 4 to 9 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 HP Compaq nx6115?
- The source lists a Torx T8 and Phillips drive. Standard M2.5 heads otherwise take PH1 (Phillips) or T8 (Torx), or 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 HP Compaq nx6115?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2.5 x 4mm, M2.5 x 6mm and M3 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.