I recently bought a WD Green HDD (WD30EZRX) and it came without any screws. What size screws do I need for it? The screw size is not listed in the product specification on the manufacturer's website as far as I can find and I couldn't find anything via google either. The standard computer screws are too thick for the holes.
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this is wat you need to add 5,25" 3.5"(desktop) hd's
6-32 x 1/4"
http://www.microcenter.com/product/218378/6-32_Computer_Case_Screws_15_Pack
ok for a 2.5" you need for 2.5" M3 x 4mm
Added by barlop
according to http://www.laptopscrews.com/HDD.htm "The hard drive in a laptop will always take an M3 diameter screw. This is an industry standard and is true of all brands." (and it makes the point that some mistakenly say M2.5).
As for length. I just tried 4mm in a dell vostro 1710, and it was too long and the head was too thick. Perhaps 2mm is the right length and specifically a thin head.. It may be a good idea to get a screw set on ebay..or see if a repair shop will assist as they'll likely have a box of screws though they might look at it as a fix albeit a cheap one like the cost of "looking at" the laptop when bringing it in to show them.
