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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!
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 2x1GB 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!