Lost case screws on 17.3" Pavilion

[Ntact]

Hi folks! I had to replace a bad hard drive in this laptop and somehow missplaced the bottom 12 case screws like an idiot...I'm usually careful on keeping screws in a safe place and marked for what and where they came from. The service manual says the screws are M2.5 x 7.0 (page 50 in print, page 58 viewed in Adobe http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03538328 ).

However, when attempting to order them on this website, a warning for HP/Compaq laptop owners says that the service manual can be wrong on screw sizes (note the yellow highlighted link "Important Notice"):

http://www.laptopscrews.com/M2.5x7.htm

"Please be advised that errors have been found in HP/Compaq manuals regarding the screw sizes. Usually the error is in the diameter of the screw. An M2.5 reported as an M2 or an M3 reported as an M2.5. If possible measure a screw before you order or order the screw in both diameters if you are in doubt. Also be aware that HP/Compaq manuals show measurements of the overall screw. For an M2.5x9 HP screw please order an M2.5x8."

Since I don't even have one of the screws to measure, can someone confirm what the actual bottom 12 case screws actually are for a Pavilion G7-1338DX?

Thanks in advance for any help!

[SDF15 · Accepted solution]

Hello @Ntact,

Thank you for visiting the HP Forums! The Forums are a great place where you can find solutions for your issues, with help from the community!

I read your post about the issue with the screws, and wanted to assist you!

The sizes provided in the Service Manual, should be sufficient.  However, if you need further assistance, then you may consider contacting HP Phone Support.  Please use the following http://www.hp.com/contacthp and create a case for your issue and contact HP. If you live outside the US/Canada, please click the link below to get the contact information for your region.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html

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[Ntact]

Okay thank you very much! I'll order them and gamble the manual info is correct.