TMP215-41 Where can I find new m.2 standoff that will fit?broke off the screw in the m.2 standoff

deonild

I broke off the screw in the m.2 standoff when upgrading drive. Where can I find a new m.2 standoff that will fit? I bought a general pack of standoffs on Amazon and none fit.

Thanks!

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StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/697693/tmp215-41-m-2-standoff

This is how you replace the M.2 SSD drive as you only supposed to apply a Torque Quantity of 2.0±10%KGF/CM on this screw of the M.2 SSD drive of your TravelMate P215-41 laptop😁you need to be gentle, as a laptop aint a truck😁, here is the screw that is needed, its a M2.0*3.0 type screw, look it up on the web with that description as they are for sale on eBay and Amazon. Good luck and hope this helps you out.

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billsey

There are two types of M.2 standoffs, M2 and M2.5. As Steven shows, you need the M2 standoff.

deonild

i ordered another m2 standoffs/screw kit and again none fit.

I think I may need m2.5 , going to order one of those kit next

deonild

From this kit from amazon, the "Asus M.2" too small must be m2.0. the "MSI M.2" too big must be m3.0 I'm thinking. have not seen a kit with acer standoff/ label

billsey

The M.2 spec calls for either M2 or M2.5 screws. Likely yours are M2.5 instead of the smaller size.

deonild

Yes! It is m2.5! had to order separate pack of standoffs and screws. kits I saw with both only had long ones for the 2.5's

standoff fits, tomorrow will have screw and she'll be rip roarin again!