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August 3rd, 2026 19:30

cannot find a thermal pad needed for a Precision 3630 Tower

I have a Precision 3630 Tower and want to install a standard 2280 M.2 NVMe SSD.  I have found the  DELL part number 412-AAQW needed, but cannot find it for sale anywhere in the USA.   Nor will they ship form a different country.

  • redxps630

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    Posted August 6th, 2026 15:44

    The response I got from Dell mod is there is no US DP/N for 3630 thermal pad.  Use a 6.5 or 7 mm Dell thermal pad available in US would be my recommendation. 7 mm pad can be compressed slightly to match 6 mm need.

    7 mm thickness pad

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/234195596382?

    DP/N

    PAD,THRM,20X20X7MM,FOR 2ND SSD.

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    Posted August 7th, 2026 00:45

    I do not know the size of screw but I think you can get it as a kit with MP/N E27-7D03010-A89

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    Posted August 3rd, 2026 21:35

    op is looking for

    Customer Kit,Thermal,Pad,PCIE SSD,3630. $3.89

    It looks like a thick thermal plate undeneath the ssd.

    Figure displaying installing the PCIe SSD card into the slot.

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    Posted August 3rd, 2026 22:15

    i find these in 3630 part list.  It is 6 mm in thickness.

    PLT, THRM, PCLE SSD, 3630 1WXD5
    PLT, THRM, PCLE SSD, 6MM, 3630 K2P7K

    chat with Dell online to see if these are in stock.

    if not consider 6.5 mm thick thermal pad (60x20x6.5 mm) from Dell

    PAD,THRM,MT,SFF,PCIE,60X20X6.5.
    MOD,THRM,PAD,60X20X6.5,3X20.
    MOD,THRM,PAD,60X20X6.5,SFF,D8.
    Module,Thermal,Pad,Medium Tower,Slim Form Factor,60X20X6.5M.

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    Posted August 4th, 2026 02:43

    I'm running into the same problem. I have a Precision 3630 Tower and I'm trying to install a standard 2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, but I can't find the required thermal pad (Dell part #412-AAQW) anywhere in the USA. I've found the correct part number, but it appears to be out of stock everywhere, and Dell won't ship it from other countries. If anyone has found a compatible alternative or knows where to buy one, I'd really appreciate the help.

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    Posted August 6th, 2026 23:03

    followup: i ordered a thermal pad on EBay as it visually seemed to match the one pictured in the installation instructions.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/234195596382.  it is perfect!   However,   i have a new problem, I ordered a screw, part P142N, for the hole at 2280. but  it does not fit into the standoff post at 2280.   The diameter of the shaft of the screw is too large.  Nor, it is probably long enough, as the  standoff post has 4 cross cuts in it, as to accept a Philips screwdriver and the threaded portion is lower than those cutout areas.  The screw sent me as part P147N fits into the larger hole at 2260, but it is too large and too short for the post at 2280

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    Posted August 6th, 2026 23:40

    Dell Part Number P142N, M2X2.5MM machine screw, 4.5MM diameter head, Phillips

    SCR,M2X2.5MM,FLH,MSCR,C1018. $1.99

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    Posted August 6th, 2026 23:43

    The Dell screw above is for 3630 motherboard 2260 and 2242 stud.  Op is correct to observe it is not the screw for 2280.

    op please describe what thermal pad you ordered on eBay as that link does not come up w an item.  There is another user looking for the thermal pad.

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    Posted August 6th, 2026 23:47

    thanks redxps630, typo on my part, the screw is, as you say P142N, it is too thick and short for the standoff post at 2280, although it does fit the hole in the motherboard at 2260.  The standoff post has 4 cross cut openings at the top as if to accept a Phillips screwdriver, the threaded portion is below that area.  Also, visually, the interior diameter looks to be about half that of the P142N screw. Also, it is too short as it needs to go below the top cutout area.  Sales told me they could not help and directed me to technical support who will only provide me with a useless virtual assistant as it is out of warranty.  

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    Posted August 6th, 2026 23:58

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/234195596382?itmmeta=01KZCR434815PAY80CF6C3K4AQ&hash=item368725345e:g:YHkAAOSwRn1hR7XS  try this link for the thermal pads  . they measure 20mm X 20MM X 7 MM and are very soft.