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Xbox One wireless controller screw size

M2 · 6 to 8 mm long

Our records put Xbox One wireless controller on M2 screws in lengths from 6 to 8 mm.

The record covers internal chassis screws, TR8 security Torx head.

Head and drive, as the source states them: Torx drive.

This entry is marked reported and comes from ifixit.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.

Xbox One wireless controller 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
M26–8 mm0.4 mmnot statedTorxInternal chassis screws, TR8 security Torx headReported

Fitment records and sources

M26-8mmreported

Internal chassis screws, TR8 security Torx head

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

How to check the screw before you buy

  1. Keep long and short screws apart when opening a console; the shell positions differ.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  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 6–8 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
  6. Driver: the source names a Torx drive. For comparison, standard M2 heads take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or a 1.5 mm hex key.
  7. 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

  • Most 'M2' screws in Quest and Xbox controllers use Torx or security Torx heads, not Phillips — check the drive before ordering.
  • Xbox Series X internal chassis screws are M3, not M2 (confirmed on iFixit) — a widespread misconception.

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Questions about Xbox One wireless controller screws

What size screw does Xbox One wireless controller use?
M2 × 6–8 mm for internal chassis screws, TR8 security Torx head.
How long are the screws in Xbox One wireless controller?
The records range from 6 to 8 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 Xbox One wireless controller?
The source lists a Torx drive. Standard M2 heads otherwise take PH0 (Phillips) or T6 (Torx), or 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 Xbox One wireless controller?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 6mm and M2 x 8mm, which match lengths in the records above.