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HP EliteBook 820 G3 screw size

M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 2.5 to 7 mm long

If you are replacing a screw on HP EliteBook 820 G3, the thread is M2, M2.5 and M3 in lengths from 2.5 to 7 mm.

There are 15 separate fitment records for it, including display (qty 4, Phillips) (M2), hinge (qty 1, Phillips) (M2) and SSD (qty 1, Phillips) (M2), plus 12 more in the table below.

Head and drive, as the sources state them: Phillips drive.

15 of the 15 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (h10032.www1.hp.com).

M2 means a 2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.4 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.

HP EliteBook 820 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.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsDisplay (qty 4, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsHinge (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M23 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsSSD (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M27 mm0.4 mmnot statedPhillipsBase cover (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.52.5 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsHinge (qty 6, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.53 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsCard reader (qty 3, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.53 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsKeyboard (qty 2, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.53 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsPower button (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.53 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsSpeaker (qty 2, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.53 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsTouchpad (qty 3, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.53 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsWireless card (qty 1, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.55 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsBase cover (qty 11, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.55 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsHinge (qty 4, Phillips)Confirmed
M2.55 mm0.45 mmnot statedPhillipsSystem board (qty 4, Phillips)Confirmed
M33 mm0.5 mmnot statedPhillipsHard drive (qty 4, Phillips)Confirmed

Fitment records and sources

M23 mmconfirmed

Display (qty 4, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

Hinge (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M23 mmconfirmed

SSD (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M27 mmconfirmed

Base cover (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

M2.52.5 mmconfirmed

Hinge (qty 6, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.53 mmconfirmed

Card reader (qty 3, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.53 mmconfirmed

Keyboard (qty 2, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.53 mmconfirmed

Power button (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.53 mmconfirmed

Speaker (qty 2, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.53 mmconfirmed

Touchpad (qty 3, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.53 mmconfirmed

Wireless card (qty 1, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.55 mmconfirmed

Base cover (qty 11, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.55 mmconfirmed

Hinge (qty 4, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M2.55 mmconfirmed

System board (qty 4, Phillips)

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

M33 mmconfirmed

Hard drive (qty 4, Phillips)

pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10

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 2.5–7 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.

Common mix-ups with M2 / M2.5 / M3

  • The standard M.2 SSD screw is M2 x 3mm, but some laptops and handhelds use non-standard lengths or head shapes.
  • M2.5 pitch is 0.45mm vs M3's 0.5mm and M2's 0.4mm — forcing the wrong one strips plastic bosses instantly.
  • 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.

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Questions about HP EliteBook 820 G3 screws

What size screw does HP EliteBook 820 G3 use?
M2 × 3 mm for display (qty 4, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for hinge (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for SSD (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 7 mm for base cover (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 2.5 mm for hinge (qty 6, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for card reader (qty 3, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for keyboard (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for power button (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for speaker (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for touchpad (qty 3, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for base cover (qty 11, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for hinge (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for system board (qty 4, Phillips); M3 × 3 mm for hard drive (qty 4, Phillips).
How long are the screws in HP EliteBook 820 G3?
The records range from 2.5 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 EliteBook 820 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 EliteBook 820 G3?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2.5 x 3mm and M2.5 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.