Meta Quest 2 controller board screw size
M2 · 3 to 5 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Meta Quest 2 controller board, the thread is M2 in lengths from 3 to 5 mm.
Where it is used: internal PCB retention screws.
This entry is marked reported and comes from ifixit.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.
Meta Quest 2 controller board 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 | 3–5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Internal PCB retention screws | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
Internal PCB retention screws
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
How to check the screw before you buy
- Board standoffs and enclosure bosses set the usable length: the screw should clamp the board without bottoming in the standoff.
- 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 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 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 CMM stylus threads are a de facto industry standard (Renishaw-originated) rather than a formal ISO CMM spec; do not confuse with M2 electronics screws which have different head/length conventions.
- Most 'M2' screws in Quest and Xbox controllers use Torx or security Torx heads, not Phillips — check the drive before ordering.
Buy these screws at TechSpare Warehouse
In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.
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Devices whose records share a thread with Meta Quest 2 controller board, closest length match first.
- Blood glucose meter PCB also M2 × 3–5 mm
- NovelKeys NK65 keyboard also M2 × 4 mm
- Sony PMW-EX1R camcorder - internal boards also M2 × 3 mm
- J-GUANG PCB screw terminal block (control electronics, signal-level wiring in pumps/kiosks/meters) also M2 × 4–5 mm
- Compact 2.5in drive enclosures also M2 × 3–4 mm
- HP Pavilion / Spectre / EliteBook also M2 × 3–4 mm
- TP-Link routers / switches also M2 × 3–5 mm
- NovelKeys NK65 mechanical keyboard also M2 × 4–5 mm
Questions about Meta Quest 2 controller board screws
- What size screw does Meta Quest 2 controller board use?
- M2 × 3–5 mm for internal PCB retention screws.
- How long are the screws in Meta Quest 2 controller board?
- 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 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 Meta Quest 2 controller board?
- 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 Meta Quest 2 controller board?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2 x 4mm and M2 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.




