HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client screw size
M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 3 to 7 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client, the thread is M2, M2.5 and M3 in lengths from 3 to 7 mm.
There are 13 separate fitment records for it, including optical drive (qty 2, Phillips) (M2), speaker (qty 2, Phillips) (M2) and unspecified (qty 3, Phillips) (M2), plus 10 more in the table below.
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Phillips and Torx drives.
13 of the 13 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (h10032.www1.hp.com).
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 mt40 Mobile Thin Client 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 | Optical drive (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Speaker (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Unspecified (qty 3, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Wireless card (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hinge (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Unspecified (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Display (qty 8, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Display (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Display bezel (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | System board (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx | Unspecified (qty 7, Torx) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Display (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M3 | 3 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Optical drive (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Speaker (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 3, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Wireless card (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Unspecified (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 8, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display bezel (qty 2, 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
Unspecified (qty 7, Torx)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (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 3–7 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.
- LED strip clips strip easily — M3x12 into thin plastic should be hand-driven, never with a power driver.
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Questions about HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client screws
- What size screw does HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client use?
- M2 × 3 mm for optical drive (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for speaker (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 3, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for hinge (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for unspecified (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 4 mm for display (qty 8, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for display bezel (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for system board (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 6 mm for unspecified (qty 7, Torx); M2.5 × 7 mm for display (qty 4, Phillips); M3 × 3 mm for hard drive (qty 4, Phillips).
- How long are the screws in HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client?
- 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 mt40 Mobile Thin Client?
- The source lists a Phillips and Torx 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 mt40 Mobile Thin Client?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2.5 x 3mm and M2.5 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.