PS5 DualSense controller screw size
M2 · 3 to 14 mm long
PS5 DualSense controller takes M2 metric screws in lengths from 3 to 14 mm.
There are 2 separate fitment records for it, including shell / board screws are tamper-resistant Torx of roughly M2 diameter (M2) and long shell screws plus short internal screws (M2).
Head and drive, as the sources state them: Torx drive.
0 of the 2 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (ifixit.com).
For reference, M2 is 2 mm across the threads at 0.4 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.
PS5 DualSense controller 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 | 3–6 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | Torx | shell / board screws are tamper-resistant Torx of roughly M2 diameter | Reported |
| M2 | 4–14 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Long shell screws plus short internal screws | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
shell / board screws are tamper-resistant Torx of roughly M2 diameter
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
Long shell screws plus short internal screws
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
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 3–14 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source names a Torx 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
- 'M2' is sometimes used loosely by resellers to mean 'roughly 2mm' without a real ISO metric thread; only counted here when the source datasheet explicitly states 'M2' thread.
- Olympus part codes like 3PUK2X8SA encode diameter x length by convention, not by an ISO stamp — verify with a thread gauge before ordering.
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Questions about PS5 DualSense controller screws
- What size screw does PS5 DualSense controller use?
- M2 × 3–6 mm for shell / board screws are tamper-resistant Torx of roughly M2 diameter; M2 × 4–14 mm for long shell screws plus short internal screws.
- How long are the screws in PS5 DualSense controller?
- The records range from 3 to 14 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 PS5 DualSense controller?
- The source lists a Torx 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 PS5 DualSense controller?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2 x 4mm and M2 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.