Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio screw size
M2 / M2.5 / M5 · 6 to 12 mm long
The screws used on Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio are M2, M2.5 and M5 in lengths from 6 to 12 mm.
There are 3 separate fitment records for it, including M2 x 0.4 x 6mm pan head, T6 Torx, torque 0.28 Nm (M2), M2.5 x 0.45 x 12mm pan head with washer, T8 Torx, 0.45 Nm (M2.5) and M5 x 0.8 x 9.9mm trunnion wing screw for the mobile mount (M5).
Head and drive, as the sources state them: pan head and Torx T6 and Torx T8 drives.
3 of the 3 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (manuals.repeater-builder.com).
An M2 screw is 2 mm in diameter with a 0.4 mm pitch, tapped with a 1.6 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.
Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive and torque are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Torque | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | 6 mm | 0.4 mm | Pan head | Torx T6 | 0.28 Nm | M2 x 0.4 x 6mm pan head, T6 Torx, torque 0.28 Nm | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 12 mm | 0.45 mm | Pan head | Torx T8 | 0.45 Nm | M2.5 x 0.45 x 12mm pan head with washer, T8 Torx, 0.45 Nmwasher / flange face | Confirmed |
| M5 | 9.9 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | not stated | M5 x 0.8 x 9.9mm trunnion wing screw for the mobile mount | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
M2 x 0.4 x 6mm pan head, T6 Torx, torque 0.28 Nm
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
M2.5 x 0.45 x 12mm pan head with washer, T8 Torx, 0.45 Nm
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
M5 x 0.8 x 9.9mm trunnion wing screw for the mobile mount
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- Take one original screw out first and measure it before ordering; the record above tells you the thread, the original screw tells you the exact length and head.
- Diameter: across the threads an M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2.5 / M5, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- 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: for pan head screws, measure from under the head to the tip (countersunk heads are the exception: they are measured overall).
- The records span 6–12 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source names a Torx T6 drive. For comparison, standard M2 heads take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or a 1.5 mm hex key.
Common mix-ups with M2 / M2.5 / M5
- M2 (2.00mm, 0.4mm pitch) is NOT the same as #2-56 UNC (2.18mm) — close enough to cross-thread and strip if forced.
- Dell/HP/Lenovo manuals often list screws only by torque or head shape, so community teardowns are needed for diameter.
- Commercial washer-extractor cabinets mix DIN 933 (hex head, full thread) and DIN 84A (slotted pan/cheese head) M5 screws for different panels on the same machine line, so a single family/brand isn't consistent across all fasteners.
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- Motorola MOTOTRBO CM200d / CM300d mobile radio also M2.5 × 12 mm
- PS5 DualSense controller also M2 × 6 mm
- M.2 heatsink / shield assemblies also M2 × 6 mm
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Questions about Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio screws
- What size screw does Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio use?
- M2 × 6 mm for M2 x 0.4 x 6mm pan head, T6 Torx, torque 0.28 Nm; M2.5 × 12 mm for M2.5 x 0.45 x 12mm pan head with washer, T8 Torx, 0.45 Nm; M5 × 9.9 mm for M5 x 0.8 x 9.9mm trunnion wing screw for the mobile mount.
- How long are the screws in Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio?
- The records range from 6 to 12 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 Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio?
- The source lists a Torx T6 and Torx T8 drive. Standard M2 heads otherwise take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or 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.
- How tight should the M2 screw on Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio be?
- The source gives 0.28 Nm for M2 x 0.4 x 6mm pan head, T6 Torx, torque 0.28 Nm.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR5350 / XPR5550 mobile radio?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 6mm and M2.5 x 12mm, which match lengths in the records above.