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This guide explains how to access both RAM sockets and replace memory in a Dell Latitude D630 laptop. This set of instructions is very similar to the memory upgrade tutorial I just posted for a Latitude D610 laptop.
How much memory can you install into a Dell Latitude D630?
According to the Dell specifications this laptop will take up to 8GB RAM total. You can install up to 4GB RAM into each socket. 4GB RAM modules are not available at the time of writing this post. At this time you can install maximum 2GB module into each socket. I was wrong, I found a 4GB RAM module made by Kingston (part number: KTT667D2/4G) but it’s only $395. LOL.
There are two sockets in this computer available for memory upgrades.
Socket B can be accessed through the hatch on the bottom.
Socket A is hidden under the keyboard. Yes, you’ll have to remove the keyboard in order to access this socket.
What memory type should you use?
You should use DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) SODIMM modules for notebook computers.
Can you install different size RAM modules into the laptop?
Yes, you can. For example, you can have a 1GB module in the socket A and install a 2GB module into the socket B. Your laptop will see 3GB total.
But if you want your memory to operate in dual-channel mode (better performance), you’ll have to install identical size and type memory modules into both sockets.
November 2nd, 2012 at 5:32 am
Thank you SO much for this EXCELLENT take apart. I needed to cannibalize the RAM from this computer QUICK, and that’s exactly what I was able to do. Many thanks! I’ll be back…
August 4th, 2012 at 7:50 am
Just got off the phone with Dell about upgrading my D630, and he said the 8G is only available/ functional if you are running XP 64 bit. Just FYI
My question is, how important is it to buy the memory from Dell vs. other vendors on the internet. The tech wanted to sell me a $88 / card item, even though their website has a $45 one and he could not tell me what the difference was between them. I am finding what appears to be the same thing for $25-40 from amazon and other vendors.
Would appreciate any input
pkrdvm
July 25th, 2012 at 11:19 am
@ JR,
In the user manual for Dell Latitude D630 laptop it says:
Maximum memory 4 GB/8 GB capable.
July 25th, 2012 at 11:17 am
@ nos_com71,
According to Crucial website, Dell Latitude D630 laptop has SATA Version – SATA 2 – 3Gb/s.
It looks like there is no point of buying a SATA 3 hard drive for this laptop.
July 25th, 2012 at 9:00 am
also if u can help, can I use an SSD drive for D630 ? if so ,what r the max specifications can be used for it? I mean it can not handle SATA III for example,so to save some bucks. thanks again.
July 24th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
I chatted with Dell support. Manuals are ambiguous, but they stated 8GB is the max for D630.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:13 am
@ nos_com71,
I believe this laptop has Mobil Intel 965 express chipset.
Here’s a quote from Intel datasheet for this chipset: Support for DDR2 at 667MHz and 533MHz.
I believe if you install 800MHz RAM, the laptop will work but the RAM will run at 677MHz and you will not see any difference.
July 17th, 2012 at 2:26 am
thanks for ur efforts. does it differ if I change the memory ram into 800Mhz instead of 667Mhz in term of performance ?
April 18th, 2012 at 10:14 am
@ Baabuji,
You cannot do that.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Hi Dear,
I have increased 4GB 800MHz DDR 2 Ram to my Dell Latitude D630 Laptop
My Bios Version is A13
I need the help for increase my video shared memory to 512 MB
already I have 256MB shared Memory by default
please help to me to increase my Video Shared Memory from 256 MB to 512 MB
Thanks