M.2 SSD Screw SOLID STATE HDD MOUNTING SCREWS FOR M2 Card MICRO SSD SCREWS 12 (Samsung)

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The ideal screw size for an M2 SSD is a screw with dimensions 2x 3 mm. This means that the M2’s external diameter is 2 mm. However, it’s not always exact 2; it can sometimes be between 1.9 and 2 mm because of manufacturing tolerances. Can You Use Any Screw for M2? If you can’t find a dedicated M2 screw, you can try out other screws with a similar size like the screws present on a pencil sharpener. So you don’t need to screw them in, but it’s such a simple and easy safety measure, there’s no point not doing it.

M.2 SSD Mounting Screws Kit for MSI Motherboards (8pcs)

While it is possible to use any regular M2 screw to mount your SSD, you will have to experiment a bit to find if it holds down the driver. For most people, a 3 mm or 8 mm long M2 with 2 mm wide threads with a round head does the job, but that might not be the case with your motherboard. Some people have also been successful in using screws from their old laptops, like the front screw present on the laptop’s chassis. It might be a little long for some motherboards, but if you’re handy enough, you can file it down using a kitchen sharpening stone. Some people even found the screw on a regular pencil sharpener to be the right fit. To know whether or not you need a stand-off for your M2, it’s better to ask your system or motherboard vendor. The screw’s stand-off height should be compatible with the connector so that it keeps the M2 level. In some cases, you might need a second stand-off for the motherboard. – What Is the Difference Between M2, M2.5, and M3 Screws? Hopefully, that explained everything you wanted to know about what you can do if you lose an M.2 screw! So there’s a non-zero chance that there might be a screw that could fit an M.2 standoff in your collection.This depends on the manufacturer you buy from. Some brands might provide screws to fit the drive into its slow. Gigabyte usually has the screws already screwed on the motherboard, while others like Dell (such as with the Inspiron 3670) don’t include the screw or even the post into which the screw fits. It only has a hole for the screw needed to install the drive.

M.2 SSD drive screws missing or not working? Quick fix! M.2 SSD drive screws missing or not working? Quick fix!

Another important measurement is the pitch, which is the distance between the threads. An M2 screw has a standard pitch of 0.4 mm, but you might need a screw with a non-standard pitch depending on your motherboard and SSD. This is certainly not recommended for any serious or long-term use, but can be done for short sessions of data copying or if your screw is arriving the next day. FAQ Do You Need a Standoff for M.2 SSDs? M2 screws are available in a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, brass, nylon, aluminium and titanium as well as exotic materials including Duplex, Super Duplex and Inconel.

Now, sometimes, we just have to wing it and find a way to make it work. You’re missing that M.2 screw but you still want to finish setting up your PC now, and not in 3 days when the new screw arrives, right? Screwing it in is just a precaution to make sure that the drive doesn’t get dislodged if you accidentally bump into your PC or something. If you’re handy at all in any way, you most likely have an assortment of screws you’ve collected over the years. M2 SSDs usually don’t include the mounting screws, whether they are SATA-based or PCIe based, making it difficult to secure the drive in the system. This includes SSDs from brands like Samsung. The ideal size for the M2 screw is 2 x3 mm or 2x 8 mm, depending on the motherboard you have, but you can use any regular screw if it has the correct measurements.