Toshiba Satellite M30X PCMCIA/ODD/thermal fasteners screw size
M2 · 4 to 12 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Toshiba Satellite M30X PCMCIA/ODD/thermal fasteners, the thread is M2 in lengths from 4 to 12 mm.
It is listed for appendix F Series Screw Torque List gives explicit specs: 'M2.0*12', 'M2.0*4', 'M2*4.2+4' for PCMCIA bus, ODD connector, CPU thermal sink.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from manualsdump.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.
Toshiba Satellite M30X PCMCIA/ODD/thermal fasteners 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 | 4–12 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Appendix F Series Screw Torque List gives explicit specs: 'M2.0*12', 'M2.0*4', 'M2*4.2+4' for PCMCIA bus, ODD connector, CPU thermal sink | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Appendix F Series Screw Torque List gives explicit specs: 'M2.0*12', 'M2.0*4', 'M2*4.2+4' for PCMCIA bus, ODD connector, CPU thermal sink
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
How to check the screw before you buy
- Laptop covers and brackets often mix two or three lengths of the same thread, so lay the screws out in the order they came out (a magnetic mat or a sheet of paper with the hole pattern drawn on it works).
- 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 4–12 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
- 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.
- The standard M.2 SSD screw is M2 x 3mm, but some laptops and handhelds use non-standard lengths or head shapes.
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Questions about Toshiba Satellite M30X PCMCIA/ODD/thermal fasteners screws
- What size screw does Toshiba Satellite M30X PCMCIA/ODD/thermal fasteners use?
- M2 × 4–12 mm for appendix F Series Screw Torque List gives explicit specs: 'M2.0*12', 'M2.0*4', 'M2*4.2+4' for PCMCIA bus, ODD connector, CPU thermal sink.
- How long are the screws in Toshiba Satellite M30X PCMCIA/ODD/thermal fasteners?
- The records range from 4 to 12 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 Toshiba Satellite M30X PCMCIA/ODD/thermal fasteners?
- 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 Toshiba Satellite M30X PCMCIA/ODD/thermal fasteners?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 4mm, M2 x 5mm and M2 x 6mm, which match lengths in the records above.