HP Compaq Presario M2300 screw size
M2 / M2.5 · 3 to 16 mm long
The screws used on HP Compaq Presario M2300 are M2 and M2.5 in lengths from 3 to 16 mm.
There are 16 separate fitment records for it, including unspecified (qty 5, Phillips) (M2), keyboard (qty 4, Phillips) (M2) and LED board (qty 2, Phillips) (M2), plus 13 more in the table below.
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Phillips drive.
16 of the 16 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (tim.id.au).
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 Compaq Presario M2300 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 | 16 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Unspecified (qty 5, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Keyboard (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | LED board (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Battery (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Fan (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Heat sink (qty 3, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | System board (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Unspecified (qty 6, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Memory (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Wireless card (Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 7 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Display (qty 6, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 7 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Optical drive (Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 8 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Keyboard (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 8 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Unspecified (qty 6, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Unspecified (qty 5, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Keyboard (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
LED board (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Battery (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Fan (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Heat sink (qty 3, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
System board (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 6, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hard drive (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Memory (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Wireless card (Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Display (qty 6, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Optical drive (Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Keyboard (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 6, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hard drive (qty 4, 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 3–16 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
- 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).
- The standard M.2 SSD screw is M2 x 3mm, but some laptops and handhelds use non-standard lengths or head shapes.
- M2.5 and M3 look the same to the naked eye — you need calipers on the shank to tell them apart.
- M2.5 pitch is 0.45mm vs M3's 0.5mm and M2's 0.4mm — forcing the wrong one strips plastic bosses instantly.
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Questions about HP Compaq Presario M2300 screws
- What size screw does HP Compaq Presario M2300 use?
- M2 × 16 mm for unspecified (qty 5, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for keyboard (qty 4, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for LED board (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for battery (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for fan (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for heat sink (qty 3, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for system board (qty 4, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for unspecified (qty 6, Phillips); M2 × 5 mm for hard drive (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 5 mm for memory (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 5 mm for wireless card (Phillips); M2 × 7 mm for display (qty 6, Phillips); M2 × 7 mm for optical drive (Phillips); M2 × 8 mm for keyboard (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 8 mm for unspecified (qty 6, Phillips); M2.5 × 4 mm for hard drive (qty 4, Phillips).
- How long are the screws in HP Compaq Presario M2300?
- The records range from 3 to 16 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 M2300?
- 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 M2300?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2 x 4mm and M2 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.




