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Raspberry Pi official 7in touchscreen screw size

M2.5 · 6 to 10 mm long

If you are replacing a screw on Raspberry Pi official 7in touchscreen, the thread is M2.5 in lengths from 6 to 10 mm.

The record covers display frame and Pi bracket mounting.

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

For reference, M2.5 is 2.5 mm across the threads at 0.45 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in.

Raspberry Pi official 7in touchscreen 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.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M2.56–10 mm0.45 mmnot statednot stateddisplay frame and Pi bracket mountingReported

Fitment records and sources

M2.56-10mmreported

display frame and Pi bracket mounting

pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8

How to check the screw before you buy

  1. For a wall or arm mount, the screw has to engage the threaded insert by several turns but must not bottom out, so measure the insert depth and add the thickness of the bracket and any spacers.
  2. Diameter: across the threads an M2.5 screw measures about 2.5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
  3. Pitch: 0.45 mm from one thread crest to the next (22.22 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
  4. Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
  5. The records span 6–10 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
  6. Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M2.5 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T8 for Torx, and a 2 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
  7. Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M2.5 is about 45-70 N·cm into metal threads and 20-35 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

Common mix-ups with M2.5

  • M2.5 pitch is 0.45mm vs M3's 0.5mm and M2's 0.4mm — forcing the wrong one strips plastic bosses instantly.
  • M2.5 and M3 look the same to the naked eye — you need calipers on the shank to tell them apart.

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Buy these screws at TechSpare Warehouse

In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.

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Questions about Raspberry Pi official 7in touchscreen screws

What size screw does Raspberry Pi official 7in touchscreen use?
M2.5 × 6–10 mm for display frame and Pi bracket mounting.
How long are the screws in Raspberry Pi official 7in touchscreen?
The records range from 6 to 10 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
What is the thread pitch of an M2.5 screw?
0.45 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2.5 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.05 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.9 mm.
What screwdriver do I need for Raspberry Pi official 7in touchscreen?
The sources do not name the drive. For M2.5, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T8; socket heads take a 2 mm hex key.
Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2.5?
No. Imperial look-alike: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in. Use a true M2.5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
Where can I buy replacement screws for Raspberry Pi official 7in touchscreen?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2.5 x 6mm, M2.5 x 8mm and M2.5 x 10mm, which match lengths in the records above.