What size screw does iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields use?

M2 × 2–3 mm for internal board shield screws.

How long are the screws in iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields?

The records range from 2 to 3 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 iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields?

The sources do not name the drive. For M2, Phillips heads normally take PH0 and Torx heads T6; socket heads take 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 iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 2.5mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.

iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields screw size

M2 · 2 to 3 mm long

iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields takes M2 metric screws in lengths from 2 to 3 mm.

It is listed for internal board shield screws.

This entry is marked reported and comes from ifixit.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.

iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields 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	2–3 mm	0.4 mm	not stated	not stated	Internal board shield screws	Reported

Fitment records and sources

M22-3mmreported

Internal board shield screws

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

Source

How to check the screw before you buy

Over-long screws in phones are a known cause of damaged boards (Apple's 'long screw damage'), so never swap positions.
Diameter: across the threads an M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
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 2–3 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M2 heads take PH0 for Phillips and T6 for Torx, and a 1.5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
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 (2.00mm, 0.4mm pitch) is NOT the same as #2-56 UNC (2.18mm) — close enough to cross-thread and strip if forced.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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Questions about iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields screws

What size screw does iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields use?: M2 × 2–3 mm for internal board shield screws.
How long are the screws in iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields?: The records range from 2 to 3 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 iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields?: The sources do not name the drive. For M2, Phillips heads normally take PH0 and Torx heads T6; socket heads take 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 iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen) shields?: TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 2.5mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.

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