HP EliteBook 828 G3 screw size
M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 2.5 to 7 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on HP EliteBook 828 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 828 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.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Display (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hinge (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | SSD (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 7 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Base cover (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 2.5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hinge (qty 6, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Card reader (qty 3, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Keyboard (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Power button (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Speaker (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Touchpad (qty 3, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Wireless card (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Base cover (qty 11, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hinge (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | System board (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M3 | 3 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Display (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
SSD (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Base cover (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge (qty 6, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Card reader (qty 3, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Keyboard (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Power button (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Speaker (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Touchpad (qty 3, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Wireless card (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Base cover (qty 11, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hinge (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
System board (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
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
- 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 / M3, 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 2.5–7 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 / M3
- 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 and M3 look the same to the naked eye — you need calipers on the shank to tell them apart.
- 3.5in desktop and enterprise hard drives are 6-32 UNC imperial, not M3 - only the 2.5in form factor is metric.
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Questions about HP EliteBook 828 G3 screws
- What size screw does HP EliteBook 828 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 828 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 828 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 828 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.





