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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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October 4th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Good job, thanks.
October 4th, 2008 at 10:39 am
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October 5th, 2008 at 2:53 am
Thanks for your help, I would have stuggled without it.
October 11th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Thanks so much for your clear, easy to follow directions. I suspected the other slot was under the keyboard, but had no idea how to get to it. You made it easy!
October 20th, 2008 at 5:40 am
Dear
Thanks very much for your efforts.
Your describeing is very accurate particularly the pictures.
You succeeded
Thanks again.
Dr.Magdy Sobhy Nazeer
October 20th, 2008 at 6:29 am
that was great and most helpful to
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Good job man…
Really helpful.
October 26th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
My computer will not see the new memory on the bottom. I’ve changed both memory around and both are good. The computer only sees the memory under the keyboard. I’ve checked the CMOS and there’s no way to add memory there. Any ideas?
October 31st, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Did this with my old Dell Inspiron which was very easy but confused as to where the other stick of ram was hiding. Thanks for the pictorial steps.
November 2nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
This was a great help – I couldn’t find the addtional memory slot until I found your article.
just brilliant
many thanks
KC
November 6th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Superb advice !
November 10th, 2008 at 11:38 am
where is the hard drive on a dell 610 and how do i replace it thanks
November 10th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Thanks for the assistance, it was straight forward and I was able to do this myself saving me tons of money.
November 21st, 2008 at 6:27 am
Thanks. I was wondering where this illusive RAM slot was.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Thanks, this will help. I need to upgrade the memory in the A slot.
Recently, my D610 would not power up. It fired up for about 10 seconds then quit with no message. It turned out that the B slot was the culprit. Now the D610 works fine but only if I leave the B slot empty.
Do you know of any inexpensive fix for that?
November 26th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Jay,
Here’s how I fixed a faulty memory slot with a guitar pick.
If one of the memory slots is bad, I guess you’ll have to replaced the motherboard and use it as is. There is no easy fix for that.
It’s possible that the memory slot fails because one of the solder joints is cracked and has to be resoldered but I doubt you can repair these type of failures at home. You have to have the right equipment and lots of soldering experience.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Thanks, never had a laptop apart before,very easy.
December 13th, 2008 at 8:57 am
It couldn’t have been made any easier. My eleven year changed ours. Thanks.
December 15th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Thanks! Nice pics made it simple..
December 24th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Wow, I would never have thought a 2nd slot was concealed under the keyboard. Even if I did know, I would never have tangled with it without your pictures. Wow, that was easy! Thanks!
December 27th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Thank you very much! The instructions were easy to follow. I would have had a tough time with the under-the-keyboard memory socket without these instructions. Thanks!
January 7th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Excellent description and illustrations. Sites like this are few and far between.
January 9th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Wow thanks! I was about to remove every screw from the bottom in hopes of reaching the memory slot inside (I know nothing about laptop innards). This saved me a BUNCH!
January 11th, 2009 at 6:09 am
This was great! I’m normally and “electronically challenged” individual, and even I could do this! Thanks so much!
January 19th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
This is great info. I am awaiting my new 1Gb module from Dell as I write this. Question, my current system has a single 512Mb module in I suppose slot A. If I add this new DIMM, should I put it in B or switch them around. Is there a benefit to having the larger module in a particular slot? thanks so much for this site!
January 20th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Rachel,
It doesn’t matter. You can leave the 512MB module in the slot A and install a new 1GB into the slot B.
January 21st, 2009 at 8:59 am
Thank you! Very helpful. I was able to upgrade easily… never have upgraded memory before.
January 26th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I would love to be able to put 4GB of RAM on my Dell Latitude D610. Do you know of a way to do it? — a bios hack, or a replacement motherboard, or ???
February 7th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I replaced my 256Mb SODIMM with a 1 GB DDR2(667/533/400Mhz)SODIMM in slot A(Underside) of my Dell Latitude610 notebook and it power/booted up just fine. Then I opened slot B(under keyboard) and did the same and made the exact same replacement and it wouldn’t power/boot up. I ended up restoring the original 256Mb SODIMM in B out of necessity and will use it at 1.25Gb total RAM since it wouldn’t allow the upgrade on slot B. Any advice?
February 8th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Rich,
1. It’s possible that the second 1GB module is defective. Here’s what you can try. Remove RAM modules from both slots. Now insert the first 1GB module into the slot under the keyboard and test the laptop. After that move the module into the slot on the bottom and test again. If the laptop works fine with this module, remove it and do the same with the second 1GB module.
Will it work with both modules installed into both slots? If the laptop starts fine with the first module but not with the second one, the second module could be defective.
2. Could be some kind of memory compatibility problem. Take a closer look at both 1GB modules. Are they exactly the same? Do they have the same type of chips installed?
3. It’s possible that Dell added support for your memory with the BIOS update. Go to their website and find if there is a newer BIOS available for your laptop. Try updating the BIOS. Be careful doing that, read instructions.
February 20th, 2009 at 6:30 am
Many thanks for the clear instruction especially for pointing out that one needs to install two identical memory modules in order to make the laptop work in dual channel mode.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Thanks for the illustrated step-by-step instructions. It made the work of replacing both memory modules a breeze.
February 27th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Great information. Thanks so much for posting these clear & concise instructions!!!
March 5th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Excellent tutorial… clearly illustrated step by step without wordiness! Thanks for the help.
March 5th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
the procedure is very professional and well guided. Excelent job. Thank you.
March 10th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Thanks for the step by step, very good info.
March 17th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Let me add my voice to the chorus of thank-yous. I just installed 2 1GB modules in my Dell D610 with no problems following your very clear instructions. The system booted and the new 2GB memory was recognized with no problem. THANKS!
March 20th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Awesome!! your step by step instructions made my upgrade easy. Zero issues adding 2-1 GB modules and it only took minutes. Thanks
March 23rd, 2009 at 9:57 am
Excellent instructions & photos. I installed 2 1-gig sticks in minutes with no issues. Now it’s running much faster than before.
March 26th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
How do I check that my d610 takes ddr2 and not ddr memory?
March 26th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Frank,
In the service manual for Dell Latitude D610 it says:
NOTE: You can only use DDR2 memory modules in your computer.
April 4th, 2009 at 7:09 am
You must not install 2×1GB modules. It works also one 2GB module inside for example slot B (under the bottom cover). Slot A should be free (under keyboard). It was checked many times. Enjoy
April 6th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Thanks….you made it extremely simple!
April 7th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
how do i change my labtop cover model Dell studio 1535???
April 7th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
dina,
It’s explained in the service manual for Dell Studio 1535/1536 laptops. Here’s the link.
April 19th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Hi,
Thanks, you made it really easy.
April 21st, 2009 at 3:40 am
Good guide, thanks.
April 21st, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Man, You Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:33 am
Great Job, This was very helpfull! Thank you!
April 26th, 2009 at 4:40 am
I followed your easy to follow instructions and installed 2×1GB modules. The laptop started and then shut off almost immediately. I checked to make sue that the memory was installed correctly and retried with the same results. I reinstalled the original 512 card and it still does the same thing. Any suggestions on what I could have done wrong?
April 29th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Thank you for the walk through. I’ve built many towers, but never worked on a laptop before. The example photos and explanations that you gave were superb.
Keep up the great work.
–chris
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 am
Many thanks , this will help to upgrade 20 laptops in my company
May 5th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Hi all – what would be faster – to install ONE 2gb chip that is 800mhz, or to install TWO 1gb chips that are the standard 677 mhz (and benefit from dual channel mode)? Also, if I go with the one 2gb chip, can I leave in the existing 512 mb chip in the device (for a total of 2.5gb ram), or will this wreak havoc because they are different speeds?
Thanks all!
-Dave
May 5th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
david,
If the laptop memory bus speed is 667MHz, you will not benefit from installing a 800MHz memory module. It will work, but will run at 667MHz.
I would definitely go with two identical 1GB modules and benefit from dual-channel mode.
Shouldn’t be any problem and you’ll get 2.5GB RAM total, but the faster memory module will run at the speed of the slower module.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Terry,
Make sure that memory modules are installed correctly. Apparently, they are not pushed all the way down the slot.
Try reconnecting them again.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
i have a acer aspire 5100 and the mouse or keyboard wont work any ideas
May 5th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
al foster,
If both, the keyboard and touchpad failed at the same time, most likely there is a problem with the motherboard. Both devices are connected to the motherboard through different cables and I really doubt that it’s just a connection related issue.
There is a discussion about Acer Apire 5100 laptop here: Taking apart Acer Aspire 5100 laptop
May 6th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Very cool. My uncle just sent me a D610 that had been used at his office. It has 1GB of mem right now, but I’ll consider upgrading it. I’m going to have to open it up to see if it has just one 1GB stick or two 512 sticks.
Hey Laptop Tech, any recommendation on where to purchase replacement batteries? The one on mine seems to be completely dead and I think Dell sells them for $120. That’s probably more than the laptop is even worth at this point.
May 6th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Dave,
I think $120 is too much. You can find a new battery for Dell Latitude D610 laptop here for less than $40.
May 7th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Hi,
I’ve got a D610 that no longer works on the USB ports. I’ve gone through driver upgrades, and nothing appears to work. Is this a motherboard replacement issue? Thanks for any assistance!
Best,
Phil
May 9th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Thanks Tech. This guide is very helpful in upgrading my laptop. thanks again.
May 10th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Hey I found this on newegg. Will this work? 2GIG for 19.99 seems like a good deal. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146517
May 12th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Thank you for the guide. Very helpful!! Keep you the good work man!
May 19th, 2009 at 12:04 am
I bought the ram from newegg I mentioned on the 10th. Thanks for the tutorial. It was a lot easier to take off the keyboard than I expected.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:55 am
How do i find the graphics card inside the laptop???
i can’t determine what one i have as i installed windows 7 and drivers got reset…? and 3d acceleration was disabled…. hellllpp!!??
May 25th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Dan,
I guess you can find some information about your video card in the laptop specifications. Can you find laptop specification on the manufacturer’s web site?
May 28th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Very important information is provided in easy steps. safety may also need to be mentioned while working with electronic circuit boards to avoid static hazard.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Worked perfectly as you described on my newly purchased refurbished 610 from Dell Direct. The pictures in the tutorial were wonderful as well
Took the suggestion of Dave above and got the 2X1 GB kit from NewEgg for 19.99. great deal and works perfectly.
June 5th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Can D610 Detect 4GB (2×2GB) of RAM ?
June 5th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Excellent instructions and exceptional pictures. Can’t wait to complete my upgrade. Thanks for taking the time to be so accurate.
June 6th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Azan,
Dell says this laptop will take up to 2GB total. Can it detect 4GB? I don’t know. You’ll have to try.
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:01 am
i ‘ve upgraded my dell d610. using PC6400 memory 2GB, is it OK for my notebook?
thanks for your answers.
i think my dell D610 work faster now.
June 24th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
ken,
It’s OK.
June 24th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
need i clean fan?how?
: )
June 27th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Well replaced the RAM module (B) with a 1gb just as required.
However, now I turn lap top on and it says MEMORY CHANGED, then it turns itself off.
What can I do?
June 29th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Emma,
Isn’t it asking you to press a button to accept the memory change? Can you enter the BIOS setup menu at all?
June 29th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I have a std D610 with 512m. Can I install a second 512 using a different number….PC2-5300S-555-12-A1?
June 29th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
The upgrade worked like a charm.
Thanks for the clear explanation.
July 1st, 2009 at 11:26 am
Harry Johnston,
Yes you can. As long the second module is PC2-5300 it should work.
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:30 am
Can I upgrade RAM memory using a different bus speed?
Currently I have 256MB DDR2 533 MHz, can I install an additional 1GB 667 MHz or a 2GB 800 MHz ?
Will this work ?
Thanks.
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 am
Hey man… awesome tutoriall… one issue though, I have same problem as Emma, the computer says: Memory Changed and it stays there. no response from keyboard.
I used 1gB X 2 PC2-5300 memories.
The one it used to have it’s a 512mB PC2-4200
It’s ok to change from 4200 to 5300 or it will not work?
July 6th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Thanks for the tutorial! I changed my ram out by myself and everything worked perfectly!!
July 7th, 2009 at 8:47 am
installed 2 identical 1 gig memory modules ddr2 4200 533, but computer only recognizes 1 gig installed
July 15th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Great guide – gave me the confidence to tackle the upgrade. It was as easy as described. Initially it only recognised 1GB but I found that the second module hadn’t been pushed firmly enough into its socket. I removed and replaced it and it then found 2GB on start up.
On restart you will get a ‘memory has changed’ message. Wait a few minutes and eventually you will have the option to press F1 to continue. I see that some people just get the ‘memory has changed’ message and nothing else. Maybe the module under the keyboard isn’t pushed home enough and this causes this error? Worth trying I guess.
PC is much quicker. 2 x 1GB modules cost me £27 from Crucial with next-day delivery and it was well worth it. I was thinking of buying a new laptop – don’t need to now
July 17th, 2009 at 4:21 am
For the Dell D610, what about using PC2-5300 667MHz? is that better, the same, or worse than using 533MHz?
July 19th, 2009 at 12:01 am
fatherdaddy,
If the laptop bus runs at 533MHz than you will not benefit from using a 667MHz memory module. This module will work fine but will slow down and run at 533MHz.
You can use a 667MHz module but it doesn’t mean that your laptop will run faster. It will be the same as using a 533MHz module.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:35 am
This is a very common mistake. If you laptop recognize only one module after the upgrade, make sure the second module is seated correctly.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Worked like a charm. Excellent instructions.
July 24th, 2009 at 5:38 am
Thank you. This made it so easy. My wife thanks you too. She has no patients for the old slow laptop, now she has a new friend in the fast easy laptop.
July 25th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Very helpful! Worked just like you said it would. My donation was a good investment. Thanks.
July 27th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I’m wondering If it is needed to install one on the bottom, or is that just to have more ram?
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:56 pm
My D610 latitude is showing 1016 MB memory my bottom slot is empty do you think I can add a 556 meg of ram chip under the keyboard and a 2 gig chip in the bottom slot and have 2.5 GIG of ram?? will it work ?? or do you know… thanks Grant ps please send me a note to my e-mail address so I can find your reply… again tks
August 8th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
THANK YOU!
August 11th, 2009 at 9:11 am
@Grant, I would advise against that, mixing memory is never a good idea. If it’s possible get 2×2gb if the mobo will allow it. If you have XP/Vista 32bit that’ll only recognise 3 or 3.5gb of that. Or you just get another 1gb one.
August 13th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Thank you! This was easy!
From Newegg.com, I bought this for $26.99 with free shipping. Best deal they seemed to have listed this week for a pair.
Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory Model KVR533D2K2SO/2GR – Retail
Item #: N82E16820134804
September 29th, 2009 at 3:08 am
how to clear Dell d610 latitude laptop bios password (foto please).thanks
September 29th, 2009 at 5:43 am
your instructions were perfect!! thanks.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
HI, I HAVE A LATITUDE D610 AND IT HAS A 400MHZ RAM AND i BOUGHT A 533 MHZ RAM TO PUT IN THE B SLOT. WILL THESE TWO WORK TOGETHER OR WILL I HAVE TO BUY ANOTHER 533 FOR THE A SLOT?
THANKS MUCH…..STEVE
October 15th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Thanks for this invaluable advice! I hadn’t realised the default memory slot is under the keyboard.
The instructions were so much clearer than the YouTube video provided by the memory manufacturers, Crucial (though the memory price and remaing service is fantastic!)
November 4th, 2009 at 11:07 am
It got a little tricky after I dropped the screw in the machine and then finally found it but tried to put in the wrong one . YOU did a FANTASTIC JOB with instructions and I was able to upgrade my laptop to the full 2GB!! Thanks again
November 6th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
That really helped! Thx. I had truble on the screw removeing the keyboard but eventuly got it.
November 18th, 2009 at 1:44 am
Fine guide. Thanks.
When inserting the new memory module, check that the connector has completely sunk in the socket. The brass on the connector must only barely be visible.
To avoid static electricity it is best to work bare-footed. Easy and effective advice.
December 14th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Thank you for the clear instructions and photos! My computer is functional once again!
December 18th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Often my D610 would not boot, not even display any message on the screen thus fail even POST and would flash “A” is Caps Lock LED. Or would boot up and “blue screen” chrash durring work.
Cause was having any DDR2 memory in DIMM B bottom slot. Tried 3 diferent DIMM’s all OK in top slot but D610 needed bottom slot empty. BIOS detected the whole 2GB in the one top slot and surprisingly said it was detected as dual mode even through only 1 “2 GB DIMM” in top slot only. Glad to have it now running ok now.
December 21st, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Richard,
Apparently the B slot is bad. I wouldn’t replace the motherboard because of that. Just run the laptop with the memory module installed into the slot A.
2GB should be enough.
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:54 am
Your instructions and pics are clear and concise, very well done. I put a 1gb in the top and a 1gb in the bottom and could never get the full 2gb to boot. I noticed “Richard” in response 104 having the same difficulty. I finally left 1gb in the base and put the original 256 in the bottom and all is well. The question is whether Windows XP pro 32 bit can address the full 2gb. Thanks again.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Dear all,i have 610 and spec prosesor 1,8.can i upgrade to max spec prosesor? and how to upgrade?thx
January 4th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Is it possible that my Dell Latitude D610 only has one memory slot? It came with 512 and I bought a 1gB stick thinking my computer would accommodate both, but there only appears to be one. Whether I open the back or remove the keyboard, I seem to be accessing the same slot. When I remove all of the ram in sight, there is only room for one stick…? I don’t know what’s up. Any insight?
January 4th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Nathan,
Accessing the same slot? It doesn’t make any sense.
One memory slot is located on the bottom and another one under the keyboard. It cannot be the same slot.
January 9th, 2010 at 11:33 am
I bought 2 sticks of Crucial 1 Gig memory to replace the 2 sticks of 512 already in it. It worked fine with the 2 sticks of 512 but it would not boot with the 2 Gigs, no matter which stick was in which slot. It would boot with either 1 Gig stick in the top slot and the bottom slot empty. It would also boot with a 1 Gig in the top and a 512 in the bottom slot, therefore the bottom slot doesn’t appear to be bad. What gives, why can’t I use the 2 sticks for the full 2 Gigs?
January 23rd, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Will the laptop work if you just install one 1G module and keep the original memory card in the other slot? Because, um, I tried that – replacing Slot A with 1G but keeping Slot B as it was; then the other way around – and my laptop wouldn’t even start up. It would sound as if it was going to start, but then, sort of like with Richard (104), would flash the number lock and the light two away from that (sorry – the lock with a lightning bolt in it?) simultaneously before turning itself off again. When I paired the original cards together again, everything went back to normal.
I did all that before finding this page, and thus before reading what you wrote about it never being a good idea to mix memory modules. Do you think that’s why my computer wouldn’t boot up, or could something else be wrong? If I buy a matching 1G, will that problem go away? Or should I give up on 1G altogether and try two modules with less memory? Please let me know if you have any advice at all – I know very little about computers (obviously), but I don’t have money to take my laptop to a professional. Thank you!
January 30th, 2010 at 4:28 am
Hi, I wish I’d tried to add more memory B4 the bios update toVer.06, oh well. Here’s my story: I have a 512 DDR2 from a laptop that had been drenched in beer, while on. Ouch!!! I salvaged the ram, HD, screen, and mobile P4. The rest is a gooey sticky loss. The 512 DDR2 looks exactly like the one shown in the tutorial. HOWEVER it is 2Rx 16 architecture. and guess what. my D610 wont boot with it in the bottom slot (B). Ladies and gentlemen THAT is the crucial factor in the equation. Low density ram versus high density ram. I may try to test the SODIMM in the top slot under the keyboard but I am 90% certain that this is the issue. Hey anyone got the bios password unlock trick? Flashing to new version wont clear a bios password. Thanx
January 30th, 2010 at 4:55 am
Hello again. Well well well. I was wrong. the chip in slotA was also x16 architecture but was PC2-3200. or in other words like to bios said 400Mghtz. The ram in slot A was hynix 512 2Rx16 PC-2 3200-333-12. Eight chips, four per side, and thus seen as dual channel. NOW i have 2Gb total matched sticks I bought a Fry’s Black Friday sale 2008 for cheap cheap. They are Patriot 5300 dual 667MHz Signature Line memory in a bubble pack with a green card inside. Fry’s sticker also says PSD21G667SK. Memory is only seen as 533MHz in bios. and I do not know if there will be considerable improvement. Seems to me XP cannot use efficiently more than 1gig. I will contact a poster on craigslist and get the Dell Win7 upgarde disk he’s offering for sale. Does Anyone Know…if I upgrade to Win7 will I then be able to install XP using my COA (its a full retail version) on another machine or do I lose that COA as the Basis for my Win7 upgrade?
February 25th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Thank you soooo much! You were a great help!. I’ll recommend you if anyone needs help.
March 16th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
this lap-top carye no moore then a 2 GB RAM,1×1GB, 4200 Speed,ddr2 -its limit ot this mashine,buy it moore than enouhf
March 30th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
To those whose laptops are not recognizing the full 2GB from both slots: go back and recheck the fit of the 1GB card in the slot beneath the laptop. I was having the same problem with my machine only recognizing the 1GB card that replaced my original 512 MB card in the main slot. Then I realized that the second card slot has the same pop-up mechanical action as the main slot under the keyboard, and must also be released with the tiny latches and popped up before inserting the new card. I initially just tried pushing it into place and snapping it down, but it failed to seat properly. When I finally got the slot to angle up, the card went all the way in and the bios recognized the full 2GB memory on the next boot.
Other than this glitch, the step-by-step went beautifully and my thanks to the author for the clear photos and instructions!
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Hey, I just tried this on my D610 today, with two sticks of PC2-4200 DDR2 533 SODIMM Laptop Memory RAM, 1 GB each. I ran into the same problem as others, where the computer wouldn’t boot with ram in the access port location. It does work with just one of the sticks in the other port, and I did check to make sure I got it in all the way.
Is there any reason anyone knows that this is a problem? Is it something Dell is aware of and can fix, is it a problem with the memory I bought (although not according to the writeup here) or is there anything else to go off of? I’d appreciate some help, as I really want to be able to get this to work. Thanks.
April 13th, 2010 at 3:22 am
You Were A Superb Helper For Me And My D610 Thank-You For This.
I have not yet upgraded my RAM because I have not purchased more yet but this was great help because when I do purchase RAM I will be ready to know how to install it.
~Alex
(PS:I Am Also Going To Use This For My Keyboard Replacement.)
=D!
April 23rd, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Hey, just a quick note of thanks for the photos and step-by-step. I just upgraded my MacBook memory from the standard 2 1GB SODIMMS to 4GB total and was able to use the Mac memory in my Dell D610. No BIOS issues, just plug and boot… Gotta love to recycle! Peace Out!
April 27th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Thanks – worked really well!
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.
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 28th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Chris,
Make sure RAM modules are seated correctly. Try reconnecting them.
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.
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 12th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
randy michaud,
I checked a few memory sites. They all say 2GB is max for this model.
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 28th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Chris,
Thank you for your comment. Some people asked me if this model will support 4GB.
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.
July 3rd, 2010 at 11:26 am
is it possible to upgrade the graphics memory and the prosessor speed?
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 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 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 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?
August 5th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
thanks for this guide, was very useful.
August 24th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
WOW, was this easy, worked like a charm.
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 30th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
You are the best!! Thank you so much.