HP ProBook 4740s screw size
M2 / M2.5 / M3 · 3 to 8 mm long
HP ProBook 4740s takes M2, M2.5 and M3 metric screws in lengths from 3 to 8 mm.
There are 17 separate fitment records for it, including I/O board (qty 1, Phillips) (M2), palm rest (qty 5, Phillips) (M2) and power button (qty 2, Phillips) (M2), plus 14 more in the table below.
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Phillips and Torx T8 drives.
17 of the 17 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 ProBook 4740s 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 | I/O board (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Palm rest (qty 5, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Power button (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Wireless card (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 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Speaker (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Unspecified (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 3 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hinge (qty 6, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | System board (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Display (qty 2, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Optical drive (qty 1, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Hinge (qty 4, Torx T8) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 7 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Phillips | Keyboard (qty 3, Phillips) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 8 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | Torx T8 | Palm rest (qty 13, Torx T8) | Confirmed |
| M3 | 3 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | Phillips | Hard drive (qty 4, Phillips) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
I/O board (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Palm rest (qty 5, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Power button (qty 2, 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
Battery (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Fan (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hard drive (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Speaker (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Unspecified (qty 2, 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
System board (qty 4, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Display (qty 2, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Optical drive (qty 1, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hinge (qty 4, Torx T8)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Keyboard (qty 3, Phillips)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Palm rest (qty 13, Torx T8)
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
- A screw that is even 1 mm too long in a laptop base can push into the keyboard, battery or a board trace, so match the length position by position.
- 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 3–8 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
- 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.
- Suunto dive computer service manuals reference strap pins and battery compartment springs but do not explicitly cite a metric screw thread size in the sections reviewed; do not infer M2/M2.5 fitment for Suunto dive computer straps without direct confirmation.
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Questions about HP ProBook 4740s screws
- What size screw does HP ProBook 4740s use?
- M2 × 3 mm for I/O board (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for palm rest (qty 5, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for power button (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for battery (qty 2, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for fan (qty 1, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for hard drive (qty 4, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for speaker (qty 4, Phillips); M2 × 4 mm for unspecified (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 3 mm for hinge (qty 6, Phillips); M2.5 × 4 mm for system board (qty 4, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 2, Phillips); M2.5 × 5 mm for optical drive (qty 1, Phillips); M2.5 × 7 mm for hinge (qty 4, Torx T8); M2.5 × 7 mm for keyboard (qty 3, Phillips); M2.5 × 8 mm for palm rest (qty 13, Torx T8); M3 .
- How long are the screws in HP ProBook 4740s?
- The records range from 3 to 8 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 ProBook 4740s?
- The source lists a Phillips and Torx T8 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 ProBook 4740s?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2 x 4mm and M2.5 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.



