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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!
March 14th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
@ Ronald Samul,
Did you mean 1GB?
Here’s what you can do.
1. Take a look at the memory module installed in the bottom slot. This should be easy.
2. Take a look in computer properties how much memory you have installed.
Let’s say you have a 512MB RAM in the bottom slot but in computer properties you see 1GB. It means you have another 512MB RAM module installed in the slot under the keyboard.
March 13th, 2012 at 5:40 am
I prefer to not remove the keyboard to see if there is another 1MB there. Can you tell by any of the serial numbers on the slot for the 1MB on the back if there is another under the keyboard or do I have to disassemble the keyboard.
February 23rd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Very good instruction. Thank you. Comments also helpful.
Very soon i will need to upgrade from 1 GB to 2 GB.
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