Valve Steam Deck (LCD) screw size
M1.2 / M1.6 / M2 · 2 to 9 mm long
The screws used on Valve Steam Deck (LCD) are M1.2, M1.6 and M2 in lengths from 2 to 9 mm.
There are 6 separate fitment records for it, including type 8 machine screw, 1.2 mm thread diameter, 0.25 mm pitch, 2 mm thread length, used in S (M1.2), small internal case screws (M1.2) and official iFixit-measured screw ID guide lists multiple M1.6 fastener types used throughout (M1.6), plus 3 more in the table below.
6 of the 6 records are marked confirmed, drawn from 1 source (ifixit.com).
M1.2 means a 1.2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.25 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute.
Valve Steam Deck (LCD) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.2 | 2 mm | 0.25 mm | not stated | not stated | Type 8 machine screw, 1.2 mm thread diameter, 0.25 mm pitch, 2 mm thread length, used in Steam Deck internal assembly | Confirmed |
| M1.2 | 2 mm | 0.25 mm | not stated | not stated | small internal case screws | Confirmed |
| M1.6 | 3–9 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | Official iFixit-measured screw ID guide lists multiple M1.6 fastener types used throughout the Steam Deck: Type 1 M1.6x9 plastic thread-forming, Type 2 M1.6x5 machine screw, Type 4 M1.6x4.5 plastic thread-forming, Type 5 M1.6x3 machine screw, Type 7 M1.6x4 plastic thread-formingself-tapping / thread-forming | Confirmed |
| M1.6 | 3–9 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | case and board screws in several lengths | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.2–3.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | Official iFixit screw ID guide lists Type 3 M2x3.5 machine screw and Type 6 M2x2.2 machine screw used inside the Steam Deck | Confirmed |
| M2 | 2.2–3.5 mm | 0.4 mm | not stated | not stated | board mounting screws | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Type 8 machine screw, 1.2 mm thread diameter, 0.25 mm pitch, 2 mm thread length, used in Steam Deck internal assembly
pitch 0.25 mm · tap 0.95 mm · clearance 1.4 mm · PH000 / JIS 00 / Torx T1–T2
small internal case screws
pitch 0.25 mm · tap 0.95 mm · clearance 1.4 mm · PH000 / JIS 00 / Torx T1–T2
Official iFixit-measured screw ID guide lists multiple M1.6 fastener types used throughout the Steam Deck: Type 1 M1.6x9 plastic thread-forming, Type 2 M1.6x5 machine screw, Type 4 M1.6x4.5 plastic thread-forming, Type 5 M1.6x3 machine screw, Type 7 M1.6x4 plastic thread-forming
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
case and board screws in several lengths
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
Official iFixit screw ID guide lists Type 3 M2x3.5 machine screw and Type 6 M2x2.2 machine screw used inside the Steam Deck
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
board mounting screws
pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6
How to check the screw before you buy
- Phone and wearable screws are tiny and often differ by fractions of a millimetre between positions; keep each one next to the hole it came from.
- Diameter: across the threads an M1.2 screw measures about 1.2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). This device also uses M1.6 / M2, so measure each screw rather than assuming they match.
- Pitch: 0.25 mm from one thread crest to the next (40 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 2–9 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.2 heads take PH000 / JIS 00 for Phillips and T1–T2 for Torx; 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 M1.2 is about 5-8 N·cm into metal threads and 3-5 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.2 / M1.6 / M2
- Driver size is not thread size: Steam Deck's eight screw types span M1.2 to M2 while sharing similar drive heads.
- Steam Deck backplate screws are M1.6, not M2 as commonly assumed — check the iFixit Screw ID guide before ordering.
- Xbox Series X internal chassis screws are M3, not M2 (confirmed on iFixit) — a widespread misconception.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Valve Steam Deck (LCD), closest length match first.
- Compact smart sensor PCBs also M1.6 × 3–5 mm
- Nintendo Switch OLED motherboard also M2 × 3–3.5 mm
- iPad Pro 11-inch internal brackets also M1.6 × 3–4 mm
- Valve Steam Deck (LCD) internal self-tapping screws also M2 × 2.5 mm
- Steam Deck (LCD) internal machine screw (Type 3) also M2 × 3.5 mm
- Asus ROG Ally (RC71L) back panel and M.2 2230 SSD cover also M2 × 2.2–3 mm
- RKI Instruments GasWatch 2 gas detector battery cover also M2 × 2.5 mm
- Steam Deck / OLED SSD retention also M2 × 3 mm
Questions about Valve Steam Deck (LCD) screws
- What size screw does Valve Steam Deck (LCD) use?
- M1.2 × 2 mm for type 8 machine screw, 1.2 mm thread diameter, 0.25 mm pitch, 2 mm thread length, used in Steam Deck internal assembly; M1.2 × 2 mm for small internal case screws; M1.6 × 3–9 mm for official iFixit-measured screw ID guide lists multiple M1.6 fastener types used throughout the Steam Deck: Type 1 M1.6x9 plastic thread-forming, Type 2 M1.6x5 machine screw, Type 4 M1.6x4.5 plastic thread-forming, Type 5 M1.6x3 machine screw, Type 7 M1.6x4 plastic thread-forming; M1.6 × 3–9 mm for case and board screws in several lengths; M2 × 2.2–3.5 mm for official iFixit screw ID guide lists Type 3 M2x3.5 machine screw and Type 6 M2x2.2 machine screw used inside the Steam Deck; M2 × 2.2–3.5 mm f.
- How long are the screws in Valve Steam Deck (LCD)?
- The records range from 2 to 9 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.2 screw?
- 0.25 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.2 machine screws. The tap drill is 0.95 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Valve Steam Deck (LCD)?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.2, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / JIS 00 and Torx heads T1–T2.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.2?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute. Use a true M1.2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Valve Steam Deck (LCD)?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M1.2 x 2mm, M1.6 x 3mm and M1.6 x 4mm, which match lengths in the records above.