Can I buy M3x3mm screws for my Dell laptop locally?

[ravenvii]

Like the title says. I need a couple of M3x3mm screws for the harddrive for a Dell laptop. I need a flat head (not one of those weird headless screws).

Can I find those in a local store? Like Fry's, Home Depot, Lowe's or something? I need those very soon, so if I can't get them locally I'll have to order a couple very soon.

Thanks in advance...

[Covenant]

I would check someplace like Radio Shack.

[Oscuros]

This may sound like a silly question but are you sure that they are m3x3? Most current models use the m2x3 screws. If they are the m2x3 I have a bunch of em. I'd be happy to mail a pair out to you. Hit me with a pm with your model and addy.

[ravenvii]

That's what the service manual says. M3x3 mm screws.

[ravenvii]

Just went to a local Radio Shack, and was told by a fake-smile-then-suddenly-rude employee that they don't have screws.

God I hate going into a Radio Shack, I don't understand why they're not out of business.

I also checked Ace's Hardware, but the smallest they have is M3x5 mm

There's another Radio Shack nearby, I will go and check, but if they don't have anything, that's it for Radio Shacks, they fucking suck.

[Isgrimnur]

Amazon has hex-driven ones.  Six for $1.48.

[ravenvii]

Amazon has hex-driven ones.  Six for $1.48.

I'm not sure if that'll work? (Yes, I do have a hex screwdriver), I think I need a water head to "halt" the screwdriver, if you know what I mean?

Basically this is exactly what I need: http://www.laptopscrews.com/M3x3.htm

But $4 shipping charge for 2 measly screws? Come on!

[Goldchamp]

Amazon has hex-driven ones.  Six for $1.48.

I'm not sure if that'll work? (Yes, I do have a hex screwdriver), I think I need a water head to "halt" the screwdriver, if you know what I mean?

Basically this is exactly what I need: http://www.laptopscrews.com/M3x3.htm

But $4 shipping charge for 2 measly screws? Come on!

You've probably already spent more than $4 in gas looking local. Bite the proverbial bullet and order them!

[Oscuros]

Got some good news for ya. I was at a client site today. They are packr ats that never throw any old hardware away and they slipped me a pair of m3x3's. They're yours if you want them.

[ravenvii]

You've probably already spent more than $4 in gas looking local. Bite the proverbial bullet and order them!

What made you assume I even own a car?

Got some good news for ya. I was at a client site today. They are packr ats that never throw any old hardware away and they slipped me a pair of m3x3's. They're yours if you want them.

Yes please!!! I need two! You got PM!

[Oscuros]

Got 'em in an envelope. Dropping them in the mail in the morning.

[Jayare49]

I was up against this a couple of days ago with a Dell E1505 that was missing one of the screws (m3x3mm) that holds the hard drive in place.  I saw some old these old posts and tried my local Ace hardware.  I bought an m3x4mm for 14 cents - it locked down tight and no wiggle.  Certainly better than a 4-pack for $2.50 and $6 shipping

[morlac]

I was up against this a couple of days ago with a Dell E1505 that was missing one of the screws (m3x3mm) that holds the hard drive in place.  I saw some old these old posts and tried my local Ace hardware.  I bought an m3x4mm for 14 cents - it locked down tight and no wiggle.  Certainly better than a 4-pack for $2.50 and $6 shipping

Let's see...

Odd topic thread resurrection...
referencing obscure screws...
used the words tight and wiggle...
1st post.


Interesting start.