Lenovo ThinkPad E470 screw size
M2 / M2.5 · 3 to 6.5 mm long
Lenovo ThinkPad E470 takes M2 and M2.5 metric screws in lengths from 3 to 6.5 mm.
There are 13 separate fitment records for it, including display (qty 4, flat, black) (M2), hard drive (qty 1, flat, black) (M2) and hinge (qty 2, flat, black) (M2), plus 10 more in the table below.
13 of the 13 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (download.lenovo.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.
Lenovo ThinkPad E470 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 | not stated | Display (qty 4, flat, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Hard drive (qty 1, flat, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge (qty 2, flat, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 1, flat, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Wireless card (qty 1, flat, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Battery (qty 2, small-head, silver) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Keyboard (qty 2, flat, silver) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 6, flat, silver) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | System board (qty 4, flat, silver) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 6.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Base cover (qty 3, flat, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2 | 6.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Palm rest (qty 6, flat, black)black finish | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Base cover (qty 4, flat, silver) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 4 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Hinge (qty 6, flat, silver) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Display (qty 4, flat, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hard drive (qty 1, flat, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Hinge (qty 2, flat, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Palm rest (qty 1, flat, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Wireless card (qty 1, flat, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Battery (qty 2, small-head, silver)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Keyboard (qty 2, flat, silver)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Palm rest (qty 6, flat, silver)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
System board (qty 4, flat, silver)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Base cover (qty 3, flat, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Palm rest (qty 6, flat, black)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Base cover (qty 4, flat, silver)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
Hinge (qty 6, flat, silver)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
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, 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 3–6.5 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard 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 / M2.5
- The standard M.2 SSD screw is M2 x 3mm, but some laptops and handhelds use non-standard lengths or head shapes.
- 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).
- Dell/HP/Lenovo manuals often list screws only by torque or head shape, so community teardowns are needed for diameter.
- Nylon-coated M2.5 screws (ThinkPad Edge) are thread-locking; plain replacements work loose over time.
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Questions about Lenovo ThinkPad E470 screws
- What size screw does Lenovo ThinkPad E470 use?
- M2 × 3 mm for display (qty 4, flat, black); M2 × 3 mm for hard drive (qty 1, flat, black); M2 × 3 mm for hinge (qty 2, flat, black); M2 × 3 mm for palm rest (qty 1, flat, black); M2 × 3 mm for wireless card (qty 1, flat, black); M2 × 4.5 mm for battery (qty 2, small-head, silver); M2 × 4.5 mm for keyboard (qty 2, flat, silver); M2 × 4.5 mm for palm rest (qty 6, flat, silver); M2 × 4.5 mm for system board (qty 4, flat, silver); M2 × 6.5 mm for base cover (qty 3, flat, black); M2 × 6.5 mm for palm rest (qty 6, flat, black); M2.5 × 4 mm for base cover (qty 4, flat, silver); M2.5 × 4 mm for hinge (qty 6, flat, silver).
- How long are the screws in Lenovo ThinkPad E470?
- The records range from 3 to 6.5 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 Lenovo ThinkPad E470?
- 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 Lenovo ThinkPad E470?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm and M2.5 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.




