Lenovo ThinkPad R40/e screw size

Lenovo ThinkPad R40/e 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.

How to check the screw before you buy

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
5. The records span 3.5–13 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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The same screw also fits

Devices whose records share a thread with Lenovo ThinkPad R40/e, closest length match first.

• Toshiba Satellite Pro A60 also M2 × 4 mm
• Lenovo Legion Y7000P also M2 × 3.5 mm
• Lenovo ThinkPad T490s also M2 × 4.5 mm
• Lenovo ThinkPad T495s also M2 × 4.5 mm
• Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 also M2 × 3.5 mm
• Dell Inspiron 15 3520 also M2 × 3.5 mm
• HP EliteBook 865 16 inch G11 also M2 × 4 mm
• Dell Inspiron 15 3568 also M2.5 × 5 mm

Questions about Lenovo ThinkPad R40/e screws

What size screw does Lenovo ThinkPad R40/e use?

M2 × 13 mm for fan (qty 4, silver); M2 × 13 mm for hard drive (qty 2, silver); M2 × 13 mm for unspecified (qty 1, silver); M2 × 3.5 mm for display (qty 2, silver); M2 × 3.5 mm for unspecified (qty 2, silver); M2 × 3.5 mm for wireless card (qty 4, silver); M2 × 4 mm for display (qty 4, black); M2 × 4.5 mm for card reader (qty 4, yellow); M2.5 × 3.5 mm for memory (qty 2, black, Phillips/slotted); M2.5 × 3.5 mm for wireless card (qty 1, hex, black, Phillips/slotted,Torx); M2.5 × 5 mm for display (qty 3, black); M2.5 × 5 mm for unspecified (qty 2, black); M2.5 × 6 mm for display (qty 2, yellow); M2.5 × 6 mm for optical drive (qty 1, yellow); M2.5 × 6 mm for palm rest (qty 3, yellow); M2.5 × 6 mm.

How long are the screws in Lenovo ThinkPad R40/e?

The records range from 3.5 to 13 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 R40/e?

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 Lenovo ThinkPad R40/e?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 4mm, M2.5 x 5mm and M2.5 x 6mm, which match lengths in the records above.