Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 storage drive retention screw screw size
M2 · 3 mm long
Our records put Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 storage drive retention screw on M2 screws, 3 mm long.
Where it is used: panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 series maintenance manuals document HDD/SSD tray removal; Panasonic's documented drive-bracket screws for this chassis family are M2 metric.
This entry is marked likely and comes from manualslib.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.
Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 storage drive retention screw 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 | 3 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 series maintenance manuals document HDD/SSD tray removal; Panasonic's documented drive-bracket screws for this chassis family are M2 metric | Likely |
Fitment records and sources
Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 series maintenance manuals document HDD/SSD tray removal; Panasonic's documented drive-bracket screws for this chassis family are M2 metric
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
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 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 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 M2 heads take PH0 for Phillips and T6 for Torx, and a 1.5 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 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
- Packaging/labeling equipment manuals (e.g., cab print-and-apply applicators) mix M2 through M6 fasteners across a single machine for very different assemblies (sensors vs. frame vs. drive) — do not generalize one thread size to 'the machine' as a whole; cite the specific subassembly.
- Xbox Series X internal chassis screws are M3, not M2 (confirmed on iFixit) — a widespread misconception.
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- Fujitsu Lifebook U9313X also M2 × 3 mm
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- Lenovo E40-70 also M2 × 3 mm
- Dell XPS 13 7390 also M2 × 3 mm
- Dell Inspiron 4100 also M2 × 3 mm
- Lenovo ThinkPad A475 also M2 × 3 mm
- Lenovo ThinkPad L590 also M2 × 3 mm
- Lenovo ZhaoYang K4350 also M2 × 3 mm
Questions about Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 storage drive retention screw screws
- What size screw does Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 storage drive retention screw use?
- M2 × 3 mm for panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 series maintenance manuals document HDD/SSD tray removal; Panasonic's documented drive-bracket screws for this chassis family are M2 metric.
- How long are the screws in Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 storage drive retention screw?
- 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 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 Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 storage drive retention screw?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M2, Phillips heads normally take PH0 and Torx heads T6; socket heads take 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 Panasonic Toughbook CF-18/CF-30 storage drive retention screw?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, which matches the length in the records above.