Nintendo Switch Joy-Con screw size
M1.4 / M2 · 4 to 6 mm long
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con takes M1.4 and M2 metric screws in lengths from 4 to 6 mm.
There are 3 separate fitment records for it, including joy-Con controller screws stated as 'M1.4 x 5mm' for handheld console repair (M1.4), four tri-point (Y00) screws holding the hard plastic back cover — the ones you remove to r (M1.4) and rail and shell screws, Phillips and Y-tip (M2).
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Tri-point (Y) and Phillips drives.
1 of the 3 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 2 sources (shuntool.com and ifixit.com).
An M1.4 screw is 1.4 mm in diameter with a 0.3 mm pitch, tapped with a 1.1 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) — close in diameter, different pitch, do not mix.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 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 | 5 mm | 0.3 mm | not stated | not stated | Joy-Con controller screws stated as 'M1.4 x 5mm' for handheld console repair | Reported |
| M1.4 | 5 mm | 0.3 mm | not stated | Tri-point (Y) | Four tri-point (Y00) screws holding the hard plastic back cover — the ones you remove to reach the ZL/ZR switches | Confirmed |
| M2 | 4–6 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Phillips | Rail and shell screws, Phillips and Y-tip | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
Joy-Con controller screws stated as 'M1.4 x 5mm' for handheld console repair
pitch 0.3 mm · tap 1.1 mm · clearance 1.6 mm · PH000 / PH00 / Torx T2–T3
Four tri-point (Y00) screws holding the hard plastic back cover — the ones you remove to reach the ZL/ZR switches
pitch 0.3 mm · tap 1.1 mm · clearance 1.6 mm · PH000 / PH00 / Torx T2–T3
Rail and shell screws, Phillips and Y-tip
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
How to check the screw before you buy
- Over-long screws in phones are a known cause of damaged boards (Apple's 'long screw damage'), so never swap positions.
- Diameter: across the threads an M1.4 screw measures about 1.4 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M2, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- 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 records span 4–6 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 M1.4 heads take PH000 / PH00 (Phillips) or T2–T3 (Torx), or a 1.3 mm hex key.
- 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 / M2
- Phone guides describe screws by Torx bit size (T3/T4/T5) rather than thread; M1.4-M1.6 is inferred from shaft diameter, not stated by the maker.
- Whoop drone M1.4 comes in steel, PEEK and RENY versions: plastic ones are for cameras, not structural frame use.
- 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 Joy-Con, closest length match first.
- PlayStation 5 fan and bracket screws also M2 × 4–6 mm
- USB condenser microphone capsule also M2 × 4–6 mm
- Miniature precision instrument screws (NBK) also M1.4 × 5 mm
- Nintendo Switch OLED motherboard also M2 × 4 mm
- Nintendo Switch mainboard also M2 × 4–5 mm
- iPad 6 LCD retention also M2 × 4.3 mm
- ROG Ally internal chassis also M2 × 4–6 mm
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con back shell also M1.4 × 5 mm
Questions about Nintendo Switch Joy-Con screws
- What size screw does Nintendo Switch Joy-Con use?
- M1.4 × 5 mm for joy-Con controller screws stated as 'M1.4 x 5mm' for handheld console repair; M1.4 × 5 mm for four tri-point (Y00) screws holding the hard plastic back cover — the ones you remove to reach the ZL/ZR switches; M2 × 4–6 mm for rail and shell screws, Phillips and Y-tip.
- How long are the screws in Nintendo Switch Joy-Con?
- The records range from 4 to 6 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- 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 Nintendo Switch Joy-Con?
- The source lists a Tri-point (Y) and Phillips drive. Standard M1.4 heads otherwise take PH000 / PH00 (Phillips) or T2–T3 (Torx), or 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.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 4mm, M2 x 5mm and M2 x 6mm, which match lengths in the records above.