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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!
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
September 5th, 2011 at 9:30 am
Thank you so much for your simple and easy to follow instructions! No problem whatsoever.
August 31st, 2011 at 9:31 pm
thanks for posting this!!! I just plugged in 2 GB of PC2-6400 and runs happily (and is in dual channel mode). I took this option since I could find it cheaper than the 5300. from what I read it will still run as 5300 memory (lower than rating) but should be really stable.
it did initially give me a ‘memory has changed’ 1 line of text and the option to continue or go into setup. i went into setup just to confirm all was well (it was) and then continued without incident. definitely remove the battery (the main one, not the little watch type clock one buried somewhere in there) before changing the memory, and watch for static, those little boards are stupidly sensitive, probably more so than the cpu.
August 13th, 2011 at 2:28 am
When i power on of my D610 – i only found below
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****MANUFACTURING MODE: LEVEL [67] ******
PRESS FN-X TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO NORMAL RUNNING MODE
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after pressing Fn+X nothing will happend.
Can any one told me the main problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am very upset now.
August 10th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
Following your instructions, It worked flawlessly. No issues at all. Make sure it was seated properly, start it up, hit F2, computer recognized 2GB at 533Mhz (I thought it was 637Mhz but that’s ok). My system is now faster than it ever was before. Thank you for your detailed instructions. 10 minute job. I bought Memory Master branded RAM 2GB (2x 1GB) 29.99 at Fry’s Electronics.
August 3rd, 2011 at 11:01 am
Just changed from 1gb to 2gb and sure it enough, when I restarted, system only showed 1gb. Went back in and saw that I had not pushed the memory card far enough (under keyboard). Thanks a bunch for this guidance. Otherwise, I would have taken it to the shop. 10 minutes tops.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:39 am
@ S. Brooks,
Make sure the new memory module installed correctly. Try reseating the memory module.
July 28th, 2011 at 4:46 am
I bought the 1G memory card from Dell to upgrade memory. Old memory card was located underneath keyboard. Instructions were easy to follow and I replaced old card with new card. Now, the computer will not reboot. Any suggestions?
July 10th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Hi,
I just installed two 1GB Samsung cards in my Dell D610 (DDR2 1GB PC2-6400 (800MHz) CL 6-6-6, Unbuffered SO-DIMM, Single Module, Laptop Memory, Samsung MV-2S1G4/US). BIOS shows the correct speed (2048 MB, 800 MHz), but system properties only shows 2GB at 335 MHz. Why is the speed lower when looking at the system properties? Should I be worried?
Thanks for the help! Would not have attempted without it!
Chris
May 1st, 2011 at 6:39 am
Very helpful information. Just upgrade & my laptop works fine and faster. Thanks.