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Dell Latitude D610 laptop has two memory slots available for upgrades. This laptop can take up to 2GB, so you can install up to 1GB memory module in each slot.
You should use PC2-4200 DDR2-533 SODIMM memory modules. Your laptop will work in dual channel mode (recommended) if you install two identical memory modules. In my case, I’m going to install two 1GB PC2-4200 modules.
One of the memory slots (Slot B) can be accessed through the door on the bottom of the laptop. The second slot (Slot A) is hidden under the keyboard, so we’ll have to remove the keyboard. If your laptop was configured with only one memory module, you’ll find it in slot A.
Before you do anything, do not forget to remove the battery.
Let’s remove the keyboard. Insert a flat head screwdriver between the keyboard bezel and laptop case and carefully lift up the bezel. Remove the bezel.
You’ll find two screws securing the keyboard. Remove both screws.
Now carefully lift up the keyboard. You’ll see the default memory module under the keyboard, right above the touch pad buttons. It’s possible to replace the memory module without disconnecting the keyboard.
I will disconnect the keyboard so I can make better pictures for you. Simply grab the blue tag attached to the keyboard connector and pull it up. Now you can remove the keyboard.
On the picture below you can see the default memory module installed into the slot A. In order to remove it, spread latches on both side with your fingers.
The memory module will pop up at a 30 degree angle.
Now you can pull the default memory module from the slot and replace it with a new one.
I’m installing a 1GB module into this slot.
Finally, install another 1GB module into the slot on the bottom. Turn on the laptop and you are ready to go!
February 1st, 2012 at 8:34 am
@ Joseph,
Are you sure it’s defective. Just in case try reinstalling memory module a few times. Maybe contacts inside the memory slot got oxidized and reinstalling the module will clean them up. Also, try another memory module. Maybe your new module is defective.
January 27th, 2012 at 5:25 am
Thank you. I am quite disappointed with DELL. I never ever used the memory slot under the laptop and just when I want to add more memory, find out it’s defective !! Unfortunately the warranty expired couple years ago. DELL needs to have better Quality Control ! I will never buy their products again. I will start buying HP from now on.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
easy 5 min operation, now running 2gb…..thanks a million for the keyboard removal instructions. That was the only thing holding me back.
December 30th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Joseph,
You said you tried original sticks in the bottom slot and they were not recognized either.
I’m afraid the memory slot itself is defective. There is not much you can do.
You cannot fix the memory slot at home. I don’t think this laptop worth replacing the motherboard.
Probably it’s time to move on and buy a new laptop.
December 30th, 2011 at 5:12 am
Hi Laptop Tech,
Happy Holidays ! I tried with the guitar pick at least 10-15 times in different positions and angles, however, my Dell D610 Latitude still does not recognize the memory chip in the memory bank under the laptop. Somebody suggested I do a Bios update. What do you think? Thank you
December 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Joseph,
It’s possible the memory slot on the bottom is defective.
You can try this fix:
http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2008/02/28/fix-laptop-memory-slot-failure/
Hopefully it will work when you apply some pressure on the memory module.
December 24th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Hi, My Dell D610 Latitude laptop will not recognize any RAM chips in the memory bank under the laptop. The memory chips, however, are being recognized in the bank under the keyboard. Why is this happening? I would like to upgrade to 2GB RAM. Currently I have 1GB RAM in the bank under the keyboard and the laptop is real slow. I have tried the original 512MB chips in the bank under the laptop and that is not being recognized either. I currently have 1GB RAM DDR2 PC2-5300 200 pin 667MHz 2Rx8 in the bank under the keyboard. I am hoping the bank under the laptop is not defective. I have never used it before. What should I do? Help! Thank you
November 5th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
@ michael,
I believe for this laptop 2GB is max.
Playing games? Probably you need a new laptop for that.
This is wrong. The game could be 4GB but you saving it to the hard drive, not memory (RAM). You can download and save this game on your laptop if you have enough hard drive space but probably it will not run smoothly. Check RAM requirements for the game.
November 5th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
on the latitude d610 i also need more space on my drive what brand which one do i need to install to have more room
November 5th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I also have the latitude D610. wanting to upgrade memory cards… i seen only can install 1GB in each slot… theres no way to have maybe 2GB in each slot , making total of 4GB? Maybe I need to look into buying a better verison of a laptop to play the games and the things I been wanting to do and just use this one for other things. The game I have tried downloading was 4GB… thats double of what this computer seems to hold. please help me if its possible to have more than just 2GB total to this computer , thanks! Mike