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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.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M23–5 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedInternal PCB retention screwsReported

Fitment records and sources

M23-5mmreported

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

  1. Board standoffs and enclosure bosses set the usable length: the screw should clamp the board without bottoming in the standoff.
  2. 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.
  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 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
  6. 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.
  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.

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.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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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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.