Motorola Moto G (1st-2nd gen) screw size
M1.4 · 3 mm long
Motorola Moto G (1st-2nd gen) takes M1.4 metric screws, 3 mm long.
It is listed for midframe / back-cover bracket screws per iFixit teardown.
This entry is marked reported and comes from ifixit.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.
Motorola Moto G (1st-2nd gen) 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 | midframe / back-cover bracket screws per iFixit teardown | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
midframe / back-cover bracket screws per iFixit teardown
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
- Rack and enclosure hardware mixes metric and imperial (#8-32, #10-32, #6-32), so confirm the thread before forcing a screw.
- 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
- M1.4 is THE Samsung Galaxy internal screw across S, A, M and Note lines — but lengths run 2.3mm to 4mm+ and are not interchangeable between models.
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.
More in Electronics, Racks & Enclosures
The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Motorola Moto G (1st-2nd gen), closest length match first.
- Eyeglass & sunglass metal hinges also M1.4 × 3 mm
- ASUS ROG Ally (RC71L) also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Ultrabook antenna clips also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Spectacle frame hinge screws (ISO 11381 standard) also M1.4 × 3 mm
- NBK SPE-MC PEEK micro pan head screws also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S23 USB-C daughterboard also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Oakley O Matter / steel frame hinge also M1.4 × 3 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S23 board screws also M1.4 × 3 mm
Questions about Motorola Moto G (1st-2nd gen) screws
- What size screw does Motorola Moto G (1st-2nd gen) use?
- M1.4 × 3 mm for midframe / back-cover bracket screws per iFixit teardown.
- How long are the screws in Motorola Moto G (1st-2nd gen)?
- 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 Motorola Moto G (1st-2nd gen)?
- 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.