VMU Battery Cover Screw

[Furious_George]

Hey folks,

Anybody know the VMU battery cover screw size? Been to 3 local hardware stores, and none of them have the right size. Thanks!

[mr_everdread]

Looks to be a metric thread- makes sense since it's Japanese..

I just tooke some measurements for you.

Thread size is M2 x 0.4mm
Weird length though. 7mm.

And has a shoulder which is uncommon.
6 and 8mm length look like a more common length.

It's Phillips drive.
Pan Head.
Zinc Plated.

Looks like there's clearance in the VMU to use 8mm.

Something like this would work:
https://www.mcmaster.com/92005A029/

It could probably be found in other electronics and toys if you can harvest something.
Or scour AliExpress to find the exact thing.

[mr_everdread]

Upon closer inspection the screw is unnecessarily long.

You could probably use anything 2-8mm

[Furious_George]

Hey thanks for all the help! I'll see what I can find. If I get the correct one, I'll post a link if anybody is looking for one in the future.

[Furious_George]

Alright! Thanks again for the assist. Got these and they fit great. Prime-Line 9130663 M2-0.4 X 6mm.

Can find them in a few places for $2 for a 10 pack. They look bad in the photos, but are perfect looking in person.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07D5V2K ... asin_title