Screwdriver size for Laptop

Recluse03

New member
Hi, i am currently trying to remove the bottom panel to my laptop so I can replace my m.2 ssd with a different, faster and more reliable one, however i am unsure what size I of screwdriver I need to remove the screws, if possible I would like a link to the screwdrivers that would allow me to remove the back panel, and the m.2 ssd screw. My laptop specifications are down below:

Chassis & Display
Recoil Series: 15.6" Matte QHD 165Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (2560x1440)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor 11800H (2.3GHz, 4.6GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 3200MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2200 MB/R, 1500 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 230W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Recoil Series Integrated 94WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.2 PORT (Type C) + 3 x USB 3.2 PORTS
Keyboard Language
PER-KEY RGB BACKLIT UK MECHANICAL KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
TongFang GM5TN0W (6GB RTX-3060, i7-11800H, 165Hz QHD)
 

Scott

Behold The Ford Mondeo
Moderator
Typically PZ0, but have a precision screwdriver set on hand just in case. It should feel like a really snug fit to ensure you aren't going to be rounding anything off.
 

Rairun

Bronze Level Poster
I don't know the size I used for my Recoil (I just picked the one that looked right from a set), but the screws were really tight, and it really helped to wear rubber gloves to aid my grip (without gloves, I'd end up angling the screwdriver slightly and it would turn without loosening the screw). Like Scott said, just don't keep trying if it looks like you're going to strip the screw.
 
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