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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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July 25th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Very helpful! Worked just like you said it would. My donation was a good investment. Thanks.
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 21st, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Worked like a charm. Excellent instructions.
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 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 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 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 7th, 2009 at 8:47 am
installed 2 identical 1 gig memory modules ddr2 4200 533, but computer only recognizes 1 gig installed
July 6th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Thanks for the tutorial! I changed my ram out by myself and everything worked perfectly!!
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 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 1st, 2009 at 11:26 am
Harry Johnston,
Yes you can. As long the second module is PC2-5300 it should work.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
The upgrade worked like a charm.
Thanks for the clear explanation.
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 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 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 24th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
need i clean fan?how?
: )
June 24th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
ken,
It’s OK.
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 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 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 5th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Can D610 Detect 4GB (2×2GB) of RAM ?
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.
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.
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 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 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 12th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Thank you for the guide. Very helpful!! Keep you the good work man!
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 9th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Thanks Tech. This guide is very helpful in upgrading my laptop. thanks again.