F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Standard screw size for the MSI Z170A GAMING M5 is M.2.

Standard screw size for the MSI Z170A GAMING M5 is M.2.

Standard screw size for the MSI Z170A GAMING M5 is M.2.

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Ternaves
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06-12-2016, 12:00 PM
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Hi Everyone, We're facing a tricky issue where we've lost the secondM.2 screw and noticed it's an irregular type compared to most other manufacturers. Attached are photos of the correct screw. Anyone have any idea what it is? Thanks!
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Ternaves
06-12-2016, 12:00 PM #1

Hi Everyone, We're facing a tricky issue where we've lost the secondM.2 screw and noticed it's an irregular type compared to most other manufacturers. Attached are photos of the correct screw. Anyone have any idea what it is? Thanks!

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Kuji
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06-12-2016, 06:23 PM
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Go to a hardware store and see if you can find a replacement screw there. The other option is to just not screw it in, at least if you have a heatsink above it that's held down to the motherboard.
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Kuji
06-12-2016, 06:23 PM #2

Go to a hardware store and see if you can find a replacement screw there. The other option is to just not screw it in, at least if you have a heatsink above it that's held down to the motherboard.

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06-13-2016, 10:12 PM
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Metric M2 2.5 to 3 mm in size. The threading is a bit unusual. The best immediate fix would be to secure the SSD with tape before installing it. Then, you can order a set of M.2 screws inline. If you have access to a professional tool shop, they can advise on the correct size and thread pitch. Standard screws might be fine but could damage the motherboard nut.
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06-13-2016, 10:12 PM #3

Metric M2 2.5 to 3 mm in size. The threading is a bit unusual. The best immediate fix would be to secure the SSD with tape before installing it. Then, you can order a set of M.2 screws inline. If you have access to a professional tool shop, they can advise on the correct size and thread pitch. Standard screws might be fine but could damage the motherboard nut.

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