What size screw does PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate use?

M2 × 5–6 mm for holds the small metal cover over the SSD bay.

How long are the screws in PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate?

The records range from 5 to 6 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 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate?

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 PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 5mm and M2 x 6mm, which match lengths in the records above.

PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate screw size

M2 · 5 to 6 mm long

Our records put PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate on M2 screws in lengths from 5 to 6 mm.

It is listed for holds the small metal cover over the SSD bay.

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.

PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate 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	5–6 mm	0.4 mm	not stated	not stated	Holds the small metal cover over the SSD bay	Reported

Fitment records and sources

M25-6mmreported

Holds the small metal cover over the SSD bay

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

Source

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 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 5–6 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
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

Slot car brands also use M2.2 and M2.6 threads that look like M2 but will not interchange - Slot.it M2.2x4.5 motor mount and SCC M2.6x8 body screws are separate sizes.
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.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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The same screw also fits

Devices whose records share a thread with PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate, closest length match first.

PS5 internal M.2 SSD retention screw also M2 × 5 mm
Kirisun T60/T65 handheld two-way radio chassis screws also M2 × 5–6 mm
Mid-range Android tablet frames also M2 × 5 mm
PS4 internal HDD bay and shields also M2 × 5–6 mm
Steam Deck internal shields also M2 × 5–6 mm
Kindle / Kobo e-reader back case also M2 × 5 mm
PlayStation 5 fan and bracket screws also M2 × 5–6 mm
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con also M2 × 5–6 mm

Questions about PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate screws

What size screw does PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate use?: M2 × 5–6 mm for holds the small metal cover over the SSD bay.
How long are the screws in PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate?: The records range from 5 to 6 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 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate?: 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 PS5 M.2 SSD expansion slot cover plate?: TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 5mm and M2 x 6mm, which match lengths in the records above.

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