Steam Deck (LCD) backplate — outer screws screw size
M1.6 · 9 mm long
Our records put Steam Deck (LCD) backplate — outer screws on M1.6 screws, 9 mm long.
The record covers iFixit screw ID guide Type 1: plastic thread-forming, 1.6mm diameter, 0.64mm pitch.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from ifixit.com.
M1.6 means a 1.6 mm nominal diameter with a 0.35 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent.
Steam Deck (LCD) backplate — outer screws 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 9 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | iFixit screw ID guide Type 1: plastic thread-forming, 1.6mm diameter, 0.64mm pitchself-tapping / thread-forming | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
iFixit screw ID guide Type 1: plastic thread-forming, 1.6mm diameter, 0.64mm pitch
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
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 M1.6 screw measures about 1.6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.35 mm from one thread crest to the next (28.57 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 9 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 M1.6 heads take PH00 for Phillips and T4–T5 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 M1.6 is about 12-20 N·cm into metal threads and 6-10 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.6
- Steam Deck backplate screws are M1.6, not M2 as commonly assumed — check the iFixit Screw ID guide before ordering.
- Steam Deck (LCD) mixes M1.6 and M2 screws with near-identical heads at 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm — swapping them cross-threads the plastic. Match by the iFixit Screw ID guide.
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- NBK SSCZS miniature captive screw for precision instruments also M1.6 × 9 mm
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Questions about Steam Deck (LCD) backplate — outer screws screws
- What size screw does Steam Deck (LCD) backplate — outer screws use?
- M1.6 × 9 mm for iFixit screw ID guide Type 1: plastic thread-forming, 1.6mm diameter, 0.64mm pitch.
- How long are the screws in Steam Deck (LCD) backplate — outer screws?
- The record gives 9 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.6 screw?
- 0.35 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.6 machine screws; a 0.2 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 1.25 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.8 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Steam Deck (LCD) backplate — outer screws?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.6, Phillips heads normally take PH00 and Torx heads T4–T5; socket heads take a 1.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent. Use a true M1.6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.