Motorola APX 5000 / APX 6000 portable radio screw size
M2.5 · 7 to 30.1 mm long
Our records put Motorola APX 5000 / APX 6000 portable radio on M2.5 screws in lengths from 7 to 30.1 mm.
The record covers chassis screws in M2.5 x 7.0, 9.2, 24.45 and 30.1mm lengths.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from manuals.repeater-builder.com.
An M2.5 screw is 2.5 mm in diameter with a 0.45 mm pitch, tapped with a 2.05 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in.
Motorola APX 5000 / APX 6000 portable radio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 7–30.1 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Chassis screws in M2.5 x 7.0, 9.2, 24.45 and 30.1mm lengths | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Chassis screws in M2.5 x 7.0, 9.2, 24.45 and 30.1mm lengths
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
How to check the screw before you buy
- If several screws hold the same part, check that they are all the same length before assuming they are.
- Diameter: across the threads an M2.5 screw measures about 2.5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.45 mm from one thread crest to the next (22.22 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 7–30.1 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M2.5 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T8 for Torx, and a 2 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 M2.5 is about 45-70 N·cm into metal threads and 20-35 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M2.5
- M2.5 pitch is 0.45mm vs M3's 0.5mm and M2's 0.4mm — forcing the wrong one strips plastic bosses instantly.
- M2.5 and M3 look the same to the naked eye — you need calipers on the shank to tell them apart.
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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- TEKTELIC Kona Photon Gen-2 LoRaWAN gateway also M2.5 × 8 mm
- Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio also M2.5 × 12 mm
- Motorola MOTOTRBO CM200d / CM300d mobile radio also M2.5 × 12 mm
- Dell Alienware 17 R4 also M2.5 × 13 mm
- Raspberry Pi 3B / 4B / 5 / Zero 2 standoff kits also M2.5 × 7–16 mm
- HP ProBook 4320s also M2.5 × 10 mm
Questions about Motorola APX 5000 / APX 6000 portable radio screws
- What size screw does Motorola APX 5000 / APX 6000 portable radio use?
- M2.5 × 7–30.1 mm for chassis screws in M2.5 x 7.0, 9.2, 24.45 and 30.1mm lengths.
- How long are the screws in Motorola APX 5000 / APX 6000 portable radio?
- The records range from 7 to 30.1 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M2.5 screw?
- 0.45 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2.5 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.05 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.9 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Motorola APX 5000 / APX 6000 portable radio?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M2.5, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T8; socket heads take a 2 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2.5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in. Use a true M2.5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Motorola APX 5000 / APX 6000 portable radio?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2.5 x 8mm, M2.5 x 10mm and M2.5 x 11mm, which match lengths in the records above.




