HP Compaq Presario CQ42 screw size

HP Compaq Presario CQ42 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 3–7 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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Devices whose records share a thread with HP Compaq Presario CQ42, closest length match first.

• Dell Latitude 14 5420 also M2 × 3 mm
• Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged also M2.5 × 4 mm
• Lenovo YOGA 730-15IWL also M2.5 × 5 mm
• Lenovo ThinkPad R60e also M2.5 × 6 mm
• Dell Latitude 5488 also M2 × 3 mm
• Lenovo B50-10 also M2 × 3 mm
• Lenovo ThinkPad L330 also M2 × 3 mm
• HP OMEN 17-w1xx / 17-w2xx laptop also M2 × 3 mm

Questions about HP Compaq Presario CQ42 screws

What size screw does HP Compaq Presario CQ42 use?

M2 × 3 mm for display (Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for optical drive (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for I/O board (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for palm rest (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for system board (qty 3, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for touchpad (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 4 mm for display (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 4 mm for hard drive (qty 3, Phillips); M2.5 × 4 mm for palm rest (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 4 mm for speaker (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 8, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for hard drive (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for memory (qty 2, .

How long are the screws in HP Compaq Presario CQ42?

The records range from 3 to 7 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 Presario CQ42?

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 Compaq Presario CQ42?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2.5 x 3mm and M2.5 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.