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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.
March 13th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
thanks for all ,my question is where can i found the eprom of this laptop d630 , i want the serie number or location of this eeprom, plaise help me to remove password in this laptop
March 11th, 2009 at 11:44 am
For clarity:
WinXP and WinVista 32-Bit can only address 4GB of memory total. So if you laptop has 4GB installed and your on-board video card is using say 128MB, then windows will only see the difference. The limitation is in the OS, not the laptop.
WinXP 64-Bit can address 16GB RAM.
WinVista 64-Bit can address as follows:
Home Basic: 8GB
Home Premium: 16GB
Utimate: 128GB
Business: 128GB
Enterprise: 128GB
So if you put 4GB in 64-Bit Vista, the OS will see all of it regardless of how much video memory you have.
January 5th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Thanks for the post. I just order 2x – 2GB memory for my system and I thought I should see where the modules are located. Your step by step helps a lot thank you!
– Samson
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Can somebody please give a definitive answer on this based on experience. Has anyone been successful in installing 8GB of RAM into a D630 and then had that 8GB recognized by an operating system such as XP 64 bit or Vista 64 bit.
I am planning such an upgrade and would appreciate your experience stating either that this does or does not work. Thank you everyone.
November 29th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Directions were right on the money. I put two new 2GB sticks in my D630 without problem. Like Laptop Tech said, it only show 3.5GB actually available. I picked up the ram cheap from micron, definitely worth the 5 minutes it took to install.
Thanks again for the great instructions.
November 13th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Sudhir Singh,
It says in the official user’s guide that Dell Latitude D630 is 8GB capable.
I believe it’s not your Dell laptop limitations, it’s Vista 32bit OS limitations. Even if your laptop can see 4GB RAM in the BIOS, Vista cannot handle it properly.
Check out this article about Vista OS and 4GB RAM published on Microsoft Help and Support site.
November 13th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Just a small error in your details regarding the DEll Latitude D630. You can install a maximum of 4 gig and not 8 gig RAM as stated. Also for some peculiar reason the Dell machine decides to take 0.5 gig itself which means your machine will only show 3.5 gig actually available as RAM. This is based on the 4 gig RAM being installed.