How long are the screws in Nintendo Switch?

The records range from 2 to 4 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 Nintendo Switch?

The source lists a Tri-point (Y) 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.

Where can I buy replacement screws for Nintendo Switch?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 2.5mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.

Nintendo Switch screw size

M2 · 2 to 4 mm long

Our records put Nintendo Switch on M2 screws in lengths from 2 to 4 mm.

Where it is used: internal shield and board screws (JIS Phillips + tri-point), M2-class diameter.

Head and drive, as the source states them: Tri-point (Y) drive.

This entry is marked reported and comes from ifixit.com.

M2 means a 2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.4 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.

Nintendo Switch 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	2–4 mm	0.4 mm	not stated	Tri-point (Y)	internal shield and board screws (JIS Phillips + tri-point), M2-class diameter	Reported

Fitment records and sources

M22-4mmreported

internal shield and board screws (JIS Phillips + tri-point), M2-class diameter

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

Source

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 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
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: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
The records span 2–4 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
Driver: the source names a Tri-point (Y) drive. For comparison, standard M2 heads take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or a 1.5 mm hex key.
Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M2 is about 25-40 N·cm into metal threads and 12-20 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

Common mix-ups with M2

Olympus part codes like 3PUK2X8SA encode diameter x length by convention, not by an ISO stamp — verify with a thread gauge before ordering.
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.

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The same screw also fits

Devices whose records share a thread with Nintendo Switch, closest length match first.

Sony PMW-EX1R camcorder - chassis and covers also M2 × 4 mm
Dell XPS 13 9350 / 9360 / 9365 also M2 × 3 mm
Novanta NEMA 23 stepper motor (3 A variant) also M2 × 3.18 mm
Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 also M2 × 2–3 mm
PS5 DualSense controller also M2 × 3–4 mm
Raspberry Pi HATs & cases also M2 × 4 mm
ASUS / MSI / Gigabyte / ASRock motherboards also M2 × 2–3 mm
Nintendo Switch battery shield also M2 × 3 mm

Questions about Nintendo Switch screws

What size screw does Nintendo Switch use?: M2 × 2–4 mm for internal shield and board screws (JIS Phillips + tri-point), M2-class diameter.
How long are the screws in Nintendo Switch?: The records range from 2 to 4 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 Nintendo Switch?: The source lists a Tri-point (Y) 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.
Where can I buy replacement screws for Nintendo Switch?: TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 2mm, M2 x 2.5mm and M2 x 3mm, which match lengths in the records above.

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