MSI Prestige / GF series laptop (MS-15F4) screw size
M1.2 / M2 / M2.5 · 1.5 to 9 mm long
Our records put MSI Prestige / GF series laptop (MS-15F4) on M1.2, M2 and M2.5 screws in lengths from 1.5 to 9 mm.
There are 9 separate fitment records for it, including keyboard module to base (62 screws) (M1.2), battery pack retention (4) (M2) and thermal module retention (12) (M2), plus 6 more in the table below.
9 of the 9 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 2 sources (MSI MS-15F4 Service Guide screw list and MSI MS-15F4 Service Guide).
M1.2 means a 1.2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.25 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute.
MSI Prestige / GF series laptop (MS-15F4) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.2 | 1.5 mm | 0.25 mm | not stated | not stated | keyboard module to base (62 screws) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | battery pack retention (4) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | thermal module retention (12) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | M.2 SSD retention (2) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | WLAN card retention | Confirmed |
| M2 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | mainboard to chassis (6) | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | touchpad module retention (2) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 9 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | back cover retention (5) | Confirmed |
| M2.5 | 6.5 mm | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | back cover shorter retention (2) | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
keyboard module to base (62 screws)
pitch 0.25 mm · tap 0.95 mm · clearance 1.4 mm · PH000 / JIS 00 / Torx T1–T2
battery pack retention (4)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
thermal module retention (12)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
M.2 SSD retention (2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
WLAN card retention
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
mainboard to chassis (6)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
touchpad module retention (2)
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
back cover retention (5)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
back cover shorter retention (2)
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
How to check the screw before you buy
- A screw that is even 1 mm too long in a laptop base can push into the keyboard, battery or a board trace, so match the length position by position.
- Diameter: across the threads an M1.2 screw measures about 1.2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2 / M2.5, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- Pitch: 0.25 mm from one thread crest to the next (40 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 1.5–9 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.2 heads take PH000 / JIS 00 for Phillips and T1–T2 for Torx; 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 M1.2 is about 5-8 N·cm into metal threads and 3-5 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.2 / M2 / M2.5
- Framework lists both M1.2 x 3.0 silver and M1.6 x 3.0 black expansion-card screws; they look identical in the tray but are not interchangeable.
- M.2 SSD mounting screws (M2 x 3mm) are frequently mislabeled generically as 'M.2 screws' which can be confused with the M2 metric thread designation — they do coincide numerically here but are conceptually distinct (M.2 = card format, M2 = thread size).
- M2.5 and M3 look the same to the naked eye — you need calipers on the shank to tell them apart.
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Questions about MSI Prestige / GF series laptop (MS-15F4) screws
- What size screw does MSI Prestige / GF series laptop (MS-15F4) use?
- M1.2 × 1.5 mm for keyboard module to base (62 screws); M2 × 4 mm for battery pack retention (4); M2 × 4 mm for thermal module retention (12); M2 × 3 mm for M.2 SSD retention (2); M2 × 3 mm for WLAN card retention; M2 × 3 mm for mainboard to chassis (6); M2 × 2 mm for touchpad module retention (2); M2.5 × 9 mm for back cover retention (5); M2.5 × 6.5 mm for back cover shorter retention (2).
- How long are the screws in MSI Prestige / GF series laptop (MS-15F4)?
- The records range from 1.5 to 9 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.2 screw?
- 0.25 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.2 machine screws. The tap drill is 0.95 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for MSI Prestige / GF series laptop (MS-15F4)?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.2, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / JIS 00 and Torx heads T1–T2.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.2?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute. Use a true M1.2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for MSI Prestige / GF series laptop (MS-15F4)?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 4mm, M2 x 3mm and M2 x 2mm, which match lengths in the records above.