Kindle e-reader internals screw size
M1.6 · 3 to 5 mm long
Kindle e-reader internals takes M1.6 metric screws in lengths from 3 to 5 mm.
It is listed for board and frame retention screws.
This entry is marked reported and comes from ifixit.com.
For reference, M1.6 is 1.6 mm across the threads at 0.35 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent.
Kindle e-reader internals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 3–5 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | Board and frame retention screws | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
Board and frame retention screws
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
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 M1.6 screw measures about 1.6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.35 mm from one thread crest to the next (28.57 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 3–5 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.6 heads take PH00 for Phillips and T4–T5 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 M1.6 is about 12-20 N·cm into metal threads and 6-10 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
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- Steam Deck LCD back panel also M1.6 × 5 mm
- Dive watch bezels also M1.6 × 3 mm
- Valve Steam Deck (LCD) back cover also M1.6 × 3–5 mm
- ASUS ROG Ally (RC71L) also M1.6 × 3–5 mm
- Steam Deck (LCD) backplate — inner screws also M1.6 × 5 mm
- Steam Deck (LCD) Type 4 fastener also M1.6 × 4.5 mm
- Watch strap keeper / clasp cover also M1.6 × 3 mm
- Motorola Android phones also M1.6 × 3 mm
Questions about Kindle e-reader internals screws
- What size screw does Kindle e-reader internals use?
- M1.6 × 3–5 mm for board and frame retention screws.
- How long are the screws in Kindle e-reader internals?
- The records range from 3 to 5 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.6 screw?
- 0.35 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.6 machine screws; a 0.2 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 1.25 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.8 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Kindle e-reader internals?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.6, Phillips heads normally take PH00 and Torx heads T4–T5; socket heads take a 1.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent. Use a true M1.6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Kindle e-reader internals?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M1.6 x 3mm and M1.6 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.