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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!
Static electricity can kill your laptop. I recommend wearing an anti-static wrist strap while working with internal parts of your laptop.
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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 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 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 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 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 9:05 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 9:03 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 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 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 am
Many thanks , this will help to upgrade 20 laptops in my company
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
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 22nd, 2009 at 7:33 am
Great Job, This was very helpfull! Thank you!
April 21st, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Man, You Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 21st, 2009 at 3:40 am
Good guide, thanks.
April 19th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Hi,
Thanks, you made it really easy.
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 7th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
how do i change my labtop cover model Dell studio 1535???
April 6th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Thanks….you made it extremely simple!
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
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.
March 26th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
How do I check that my d610 takes ddr2 and not ddr memory?
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 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 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 10th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Thanks for the step by step, very good info.
March 5th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
the procedure is very professional and well guided. Excelent job. Thank you.
March 5th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Excellent tutorial… clearly illustrated step by step without wordiness! Thanks for the help.
February 27th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Great information. Thanks so much for posting these clear & concise instructions!!!
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 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.