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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.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:35 am
Hi
Just to let people know that in vist and Windows 7 the command BCDEDIT, will help you to allocate RAM to applications vs OS, usefull since the default is 50/50 and you may want to give more RAM to a heavyweight application, eg a game, or high end graphics program, or you you have a alot of programs running
January 11th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Excellent. Thanks Tech
January 11th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Randy,
I’m not sure why all those pictures disappeared. You can use pictures from a guide for Dell Latitude D610 laptop. Most memory replacement steps should be very similar. Here’s the link:
http://www.insidemylaptop.com/upgrade-memory-dell-latitude-d610-laptop/
January 11th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Tech,
I want to upgrade my memory but this guide doesnt show pictures. Can you help? Thanks
January 11th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Thank you Tech …. all working fine now…….
January 7th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
yep you were right module not seated properly…. but not won’t recognize hard drive
January 7th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
tolly,
Did you try installing old memory back? Did you try installing memory modules one by one?
January 7th, 2010 at 11:58 am
no luck with that Tech….. now i’m completely laptopless…
January 7th, 2010 at 9:38 am
tolly,
Most likely the memory module is not seated correctly. Remove the memory module and install it back again.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:34 am
please help.. after opening the parts to exchange ram etc i cant get the laptop to power up.. battery shows charging but when i hit the power button nothing happens… hope u can help…regards tolly