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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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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 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?
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 ???
January 21st, 2009 at 8:59 am
Thank you! Very helpful. I was able to upgrade easily… never have upgraded memory before.
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 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 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 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 7th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Excellent description and illustrations. Sites like this are few and far between.
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!
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 15th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Thanks! Nice pics made it simple..
December 13th, 2008 at 8:57 am
It couldn’t have been made any easier. My eleven year changed ours. Thanks.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Thanks, never had a laptop apart before,very easy.
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.
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 21st, 2008 at 6:27 am
Thanks. I was wondering where this illusive RAM slot was.
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 10th, 2008 at 11:38 am
where is the hard drive on a dell 610 and how do i replace it thanks
November 6th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Superb advice !
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
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.
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 23rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Good job man…
Really helpful.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:29 am
that was great and most helpful to
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 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 5th, 2008 at 2:53 am
Thanks for your help, I would have stuggled without it.
October 4th, 2008 at 10:39 am
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October 4th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Good job, thanks.