Moto X Pure Edition phone backplate screw screw size
M1.4 · 3 mm long
Moto X Pure Edition phone backplate screw takes M1.4 metric screws, 3 mm long.
Where it is used: repair guide states 'the screw size for the backplate of the Moto X Pure Edition is M1.4 with a diameter of 1.35mm and a length of 3mm'.
This entry is marked reported and comes from shuntool.com.
M1.4 means a 1.4 mm nominal diameter with a 0.3 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) — close in diameter, different pitch, do not mix.
Moto X Pure Edition phone backplate screw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.4 | 3 mm | 0.3 mm | not stated | not stated | Repair guide states 'the screw size for the backplate of the Moto X Pure Edition is M1.4 with a diameter of 1.35mm and a length of 3mm' | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
Repair guide states 'the screw size for the backplate of the Moto X Pure Edition is M1.4 with a diameter of 1.35mm and a length of 3mm'
pitch 0.3 mm · tap 1.1 mm · clearance 1.6 mm · PH000 / PH00 / Torx T2–T3
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 M1.4 screw measures about 1.4 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.3 mm from one thread crest to the next (33.33 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 record states 3 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.4 heads take PH000 / PH00 for Phillips and T2–T3 for Torx, and a 1.3 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 M1.4 is about 8-12 N·cm into metal threads and 4-7 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.4
- Phone guides describe screws by Torx bit size (T3/T4/T5) rather than thread; M1.4-M1.6 is inferred from shaft diameter, not stated by the maker.
- Sellers often list only thread diameter, so an M1.4x3 drone screw and an M1.4x2.3 phone screw look like the same product.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Moto X Pure Edition phone backplate screw, closest length match first.
- Sennheiser MKH800 microphone / SK6000 bodypack also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S23+ internal shields also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Sennheiser SK6000 / MKH800 battery lock also M1.4 × 3 mm
- LG smartphones also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Google Pixel phones also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Miniature precision instrument screws (NBK) also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Google Pixel 7 motherboard also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Nokia Lumia 1020 internal chassis screw also M1.4 × 3 mm
Questions about Moto X Pure Edition phone backplate screw screws
- What size screw does Moto X Pure Edition phone backplate screw use?
- M1.4 × 3 mm for repair guide states 'the screw size for the backplate of the Moto X Pure Edition is M1.4 with a diameter of 1.35mm and a length of 3mm'.
- How long are the screws in Moto X Pure Edition phone backplate screw?
- The record gives 3 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.4 screw?
- 0.3 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.4 machine screws. The tap drill is 1.1 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Moto X Pure Edition phone backplate screw?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.4, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / PH00 and Torx heads T2–T3; socket heads take a 1.3 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.4?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) — close in diameter, different pitch, do not mix. Use a true M1.4 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.