Compact Torx thread

[timoog]

Hi all, does anyone know the thread size for Mac classic case bolts? Thanks!

 

[Scott Baret]

Yes! T15. Be sure you get a long-shafted driver so you can reach the screws in the upper/handle part of the case.

 

[timoog]

Thanks Scott, looking for the thread size, T15 is the torx head size. I’m replacing lost bolts you see. I’ve seen M3 mentioned but not confirmed

 

[Phipli]

Thanks Scott, looking for the thread size, T15 is the torx head size. I’m replacing lost bolts you see. I’ve seen M3 mentioned but not confirmed

I feel like there was a more recent thread only a few weeks ago but I can't find it.

They're a weird size sadly.

Thread 'Brand new case screws'

Dec 18, 2020

Some of my compact Macs are either missing or have corroded case screws. They're weird specs of course, so I couldn't find proper off the shelf replacements.

So I did what any sane person would do and had new ones made to spec.

These replace the top plastic threading and bottom machine screws on most compact Macs. They were used in many other models too.

I got these for myself but probably don't need 1,000 of each. I'll consider selling them if there's some interest.

If you happen to be a screw nerd, these are the details:

Compact Mac Case Top

Screw, Tap, M 4.22 x 1.41* x 16...

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[timoog]

Oh boy, odd size, thanks @Phipli. Maybe a metric to Imperial conversion