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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 flathead 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!
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August 30th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
You are the best!! Thank you so much.
August 28th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Thank you so much with the help of the above instruction i could installed one gb of ram in back side of my laptop once again thankxxx
August 24th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
WOW, was this easy, worked like a charm.
August 5th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
thanks for this guide, was very useful.
July 27th, 2010 at 2:01 am
Thanks for the clear pictures. I just ordered 2 Gb. Can someone tell my how sensetive the D610 is for brands. Looked it up at Dell site and then ordered the right brand. I know from PD motherboard that they are not so sensetive. Is a laptop diverend?
July 26th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Great instructions! But…
I just installed two proper 1G memory modules but the system only recognizes 1G total. I’ve switched the cards so i know both are functional individually but can’t get the system to recognize 2 at once. It appears to be the bottom side slot – and it is properly seated. Do I need to do something to get this to activate? Is this a dual channel thing?
July 15th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
THABIT,
You cannot do that. Different memory types (DDR, DDR2, DDR3) have a notch located in a different spot. For example, you cannot install a DDR2 module in DDR slot, it will not fit.
July 14th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
i think these instructions are really great. i have a question, what if i mistakenly insert the ram models which are not supported by this computer what is going to happen? and what if the ram were fake?
July 3rd, 2010 at 11:26 am
is it possible to upgrade the graphics memory and the prosessor speed?
July 1st, 2010 at 6:44 am
I’ve installed the new memory and it works, but I keep getting the memory has changed error. So I went back to the original config and it still comes up.
June 28th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Chris,
Thank you for your comment. Some people asked me if this model will support 4GB.
June 25th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I tried installing 2 x 2 GB sticks. The d610 wouldn’t start. So I guess it really supports 2 x 1 GB max.
Kind Regards
Chris
June 12th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
randy michaud,
I checked a few memory sites. They all say 2GB is max for this model.
June 9th, 2010 at 4:58 am
is it possible to install two two gigabyte ram sticks instead of two one gig’s plz and ty for the answer
June 4th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Thanks for posting such clear directions! I used this to do a memory upgrade on my Dell Latitude D630 (3 keyboard screws, instead of the 2 in the D610), and was done in < 5 minutes. Nice work making this easy on the rest of us.
May 28th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Chris,
Make sure RAM modules are seated correctly. Try reconnecting them.
May 27th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I just went through this and now the laptop won’t turn on. When I press the power button there is sound and it seems like it will start but then the number lock and scroll lock lights flash for a second and then the laptop turns off. I also forgot to take the battery out (it’s been a LONG day). Does that mean I didn’t discharge my static electricity properly and fried the laptop?
Thanks.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Outstanding, easy-to-follow directions! For about $80 and 10 minutes, I’ve doubled the speed my laptop runs at. I’ll probably get another year or 2 out of this thing.