Do I need to buy a M.2 screw or is there already one in the M.2 bit for me to use

[Glattic]

Hey, I'm a noobie to PCs and recently ive decided to upgrade to 16gb ram and a M.2 SSD but since my computer does not have any M.2 SSD im wondering if I have to buy the screw to slot into the SSD or is there already one installed? Thanks!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Generally, if the PC did not come with a M.2 SSD, there will be no M.2 SSD hold-down screw.

Visit your local PC repair shop and see if they can provide you with one.

Otherwise, they sell M.2 SSD screw kits on Amazon.

Amazon.co.uk: m.2 ssd screw

[Glattic]

Which screw kit supports my motherboard?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Unfortunately, I would have no idea.

Generally, the M.2 screws to secure SSD's are a standard size, so one kit should be as good as any other.

[Glattic]

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it, just a question do you think a M2 x 3mm would work?

Also I found a video of HP opening the computer and it said the screw was a P1 3mm screw. so would a M2 x 3mm work? thank you so much

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Yes, normally the standard SSD hold down screw size is 2 mm in diameter x 3 mm long.

But you have to make sure the screw has a 'pan head' so the head is wide enough to hold down the SSD.

That is why I suggested going to a PC repair shop or buying one of those kits.

I've never heard of a 1 mm thick screw used to hold down a SSD.

Wait till you see how thin a 2 mm screw is.