Thank you for such a clear, instructive video - it took me less than ten minutes to change both modules following your guide. On re-boot, it took several minutes trying to make sense of its bigger memory, but eventually cottoned on....
Thanks VERY much for this video. I had immediately found the DIMM slot on the bottom, and surmised (from the markings) that there was another one under the keyboard -- but your video saved me a lot of time and angst, figuring out how to safely remove the keyboard to get at that top slot!
I just did this upgrade on mine. Works great, very easy. Looked like someone had been in under the keyboard previously, one of the screws was pretty stripped out, I did manage to get it out and replaced the RAM and found a replacement screw while I was at it. Machine runs a bit faster, and it'll be even better once I get the 256GB SSD installed.
Good straight forward show and tell. I would suggest having a screw driver that has a magnetic tip, magnet on a stick and then a magnetic tray to hold screws, especially the ones that are different lengths. Good job.
Great video thanks,had to upgrade my wifes work laptop which is an old D620 W/ Windows 10 and it only had 2GB of ram. Wanted to know how bad it was but this was relatively simple compared to doing my sisters ASUS mini laptop.
I just bought myself a D630 and my daughter(12) a D620 and it's her first computer. She loves to game(minecraft) and I wanted to make hers faster for gaming so THANKS!!! It sounds easy enough for me:-)
Thanks. Very helpful. I took out the 2 GBs of RAM on my Dell D630 and swapped in 4GBs. (2 x 2GBs) I'm hoping the Intel GMA 3100 Mobile GPU will now be able to allocate more of the computer's RAM for video memory. BTW, the Dell Latitude 630 can take 8GBs of RAM if your are using the latest BIOS and running Windows 7 64bit.
Thanks for the great video! Can someone help me in advising me which memory modules (size + specs) I should purchase in the store? I have a Dell d630 with Win7 64bit installed. I installed it last year, it ran ok for some months, but recently it started freezing frequently and physical memory shows nearly a percentage of 100. Only way to get around it is to reboot system. I have already increased physical memory in advanced system settings to >2000-
True was just about to say. It's somewhat pricey to do though at 35 dollars per 4gb DDR2 stick but worth it though. I love these Dell business laptops.
You showed the how to removed and insert the memory sticks. What's the memory in the laptop and what memory stick you are replacing it with? Any brand in particular? Any memory size? I think its important to know in order to complete the operation. Don't you think?
Thanks for the video. I installed 4G memory but the windows 7 system shows there only 2G available. Do you know where the problem could be? Do I need to reinstall the drivers for the memory?
I added another 2gb ram to my d620 laptop, but when i go to "view system info" i still see 1.99GB of Ram... Am i missing something? i though it was supposed to be easy?
Hi! I have a Dell D630 T250 and am wondering what the max capacity for the ram is? Is it worth upgrading the cpu too and would there be a noticeable difference? And lastly, what's the best laptop gpu can I get for this laptop? The service tag is G6D6PH1 if that helps. Thanks!
I upgraded with a 2gb ram stick in the back because there wasn't a ram stick there originally. I originally had 2gb ram and not it shows 3.5gb. What happened to the missing half of a gb?
You don't need to bend the the keyboard just line it all up and slide it in. The reason i say this is because the first time i followed his directions i cracked it but had an extra one laying around but just move it around some and it will slide in no problem!
i have installed 2x2GB PC 5300 667Ghz, windows 7 home premium, but BIOS and Windows are seeing only 2GB of RAM. i 've tried single stick on each of the slots and works fine sees 2 GB, so slots and modules are fine. updated BIOS to latest version , still the same. unplugged BIOS battery pout back again, still the same. any ideas sseiyah?
You CAN drive ram with faster refresh and fsb at lower specs right? Because I just put two fsb 800 modules in and it wont boot anymore. *edit: reseated and works now. But it drives the modules only at 667mhz
i have 2gb of ram i my computer and i have like 200mb of free disc space and it wont increase the sapce. if i upgrade it will the disce sapce increase at all
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard that the d630 can only get up to 4gb ram. Also, a question; does up to 4gb ram mean 4gb per slot or 2gb per slot to make 4gb?
It only has?the ram under the keyboard and i reseated it and?still just blinking light. We only want to start ot to get data off. New ram needed. The slot on the back...empty! :( thank though now i know the?ram or that slot is shot.
you buy a little box of tiny screw drivers. it will have tiny phillips heads and will work perfectly.any builders supply will have them in the elecronics area or tools area.
Yes you do... lol do exactly as person does in video. its under laptop with one screw.. and half to take off plastic above keyboard has a little divit in it.. lift it with a knife or something sharp.. afterwords, there's three little screws.. remove those and pull the keyboard towards screen a little.. it'll have a ram card right under it.. don't have to disconnect keyboard should be able to set it back a little and release little leavers on sides of ram as back one.. pull it out put new ram card in push down till you hear a snap. done, backtrack steps. done!. lol.
It is ddr2. For the speed, mb best is the ddr2-800 (pc2-6400). For the brand, mb just it has to be for intel-mobos and cpus. Crucial, Hynix and Samsung seem pretty good ones, but if there are amd-only-oriented rams, would better not take them. aData and lenovo ones fcked me up once. For the quantity, it can handle at least three gigs (if the CPU and OS are 32-bit). If the CPU and OS are 64-bit, at least 4 gigs. Some people say that they have put more than 4, up to 6-8 gb can be handled, but this may need a bios update (mb A13-A17 or somethin) and specific ram, if not even a CPU. You can see these two sites: www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/latitude-d630# ; www.dell.com/community/Laptops-General-Read-Only/Latitude-D630-Laptop-Can-it-actually-handle-8GB-of-RAM/td-p/3576889
Everything is fine, but ram on Latitude D620 is BIOS limited 3,25GB. I'm with latest BIOS downloaded from DELL site, but the bios see only 3,25GB, so my WIN 7 Ultimate x64 show this -> "Installed memory (RAM) 4,00GB (3,25GB usable)"
VERY Important very urgent question. If the max is 4gb lets say I made a mistake, and I put higher than 4gb in the thing. It would fry it rendering it a big hunk of garbage correct? What exactly would happen? So since its a 667MHz, what happens if I put something higher than that? I've never tried to do this, never put RAM in a computer, just took 4GB of RAM out of a broken computer last night, and I'm telling you this because it was with intention of putting it in this thing which only has 2GB what if I mess up? That would be an IRREVERSIBLE ERROR RIgHT? I am new to the Dell Latitude D620 but New to ever doing ANYTHING with RAM as well. I took 4GB out of an HP DV6 last night. Can that RAM go in, or is DELL RAM required? Is RAM RAM or is it by specific company? I don't know ANYTHING about RAM only I took some out of a computer last night.
Unsupported RAM should not do anything. Your system might complain about unknown RAM and the unknown RAM won't be counted, but it shouldn't fry. Even plugging in slower RAM should result in the motherboard slowing down to match the slowest RAM.
Nothing will happen, your'e computer will handle it fine. depending if its a Dell Latitude d630 that is.. all models of Latitude can handle 8gbs of ram new editions probably more around 12-16gbs of ram but at that point might as well get a desktop pc or gaming pc and get major ram.. its just more money. it wont entirely improve your'e performance but a new larger hardrive plus possibly new video card is in order. dont know what kinds Dell Latitude D630's take.. which is one I have btw.. maybe a new screen as well, lcd one that can handle quicker faster FPS.
Please help I attempted to make an update to 4gb of RAM (from1gb) with the appropriate SODIMM type. After the installation, nothing happens. I can't even make it to BIOS and/or CMOS. There are no prompts. Nothing. Only two little flashing lights next to the power button. One light is a picture of a lock with the letter "A" inside and the other is a lock with an arrow facing down. After that, I uninstalled the new RAM and put the old back in. The same thing is now happening. I even tried with no RAM installed. The same thing is happening. Is there something I can do to fix this? (I'm using the Dell D620)
Try plugging the keyboard back into the motherboard. I've forgotten myself a few times and sat there going"What's WRONG!". you do that before screwing the keyboard back into place.
CAM YONGE I am having the same problem. I only put the RAM in on the back of the D620 first to see if it worked. I have two RAM thingys and tried them both. I am wondering if I have to put both in (one on the back, one under the keyboard) becasue they have to be "balanced? That is the only thing I can come up with....I have 2GB on teh back and 1GB under the keys. What did you finally come up with? The only other thing I can think of is I have incompatible RAM but the place I bought it is very reputable and competent. (I did not unplug the keyboard)
You're the man! Clear instructions in English for God's sake! Thank you so much. Henry
Thank you for such a clear, instructive video - it took me less than ten minutes to change both modules following your guide. On re-boot, it took several minutes trying to make sense of its bigger memory, but eventually cottoned on....
Thanks VERY much for this video. I had immediately found the DIMM slot on the bottom, and surmised (from the markings) that there was another one under the keyboard -- but your video saved me a lot of time and angst, figuring out how to safely remove the keyboard to get at that top slot!
Your video saved the day. It never occurred to me to look under the keyboard, and the Crucial installation video didn't mention it.
Thanks for the video! This was perfect. Every little comment and pointer, exactly what I encountered.
I just did this upgrade on mine. Works great, very easy. Looked like someone had been in under the keyboard previously, one of the screws was pretty stripped out, I did manage to get it out and replaced the RAM and found a replacement screw while I was at it.
Machine runs a bit faster, and it'll be even better once I get the 256GB SSD installed.
Which company ram you are using with it ??
Good straight forward show and tell. I would suggest having a screw driver that has a magnetic tip, magnet on a stick and then a magnetic tray to hold screws, especially the ones that are different lengths. Good job.
thanks so much! this made upgrading my ram painless
great vid - 1 additional tip: when pulling the top strip off, lean the screen back a bit and the strip lifts off easier
Thanks so much for showing us how to perform this operation!
Excellent video - Quick, clear, easy and concise! Thank you.
Thank you thank you! Key piece of information and how-to, getting at the DIMM under the keyboard. I had no idea.
i took mine apart.. easy .. just take time to be careful about remembering which length screws came out of which holes. And
Thank you Sir! really appreciate this vid!
It's 2021 but I have Dell D630 and why not it's a vintage for my study.
Thank you very much! Bless you Sir!
thank you so much. The first one was easy to find, but I would have torn the whole back trying to find the second one lol. Thanks again.
Thank you. I have been trying to figure this out for a while now.
Helpful and concise. My only problem was the previous owner put those keyboard screws in wayyy too tight
Excellent instructions. Clear and concise. Thank you.
Great video thanks,had to upgrade my wifes work laptop which is an old D620 W/ Windows 10 and it only had 2GB of ram. Wanted to know how bad it was but this was relatively simple compared to doing my sisters ASUS mini laptop.
Clear and simple guide. Many thanks
Thank you! Very useful.
Thank you for making this!
Thanks so much... This made upgrading the memory so easy... Thanks again...
Thank you very very much. It's very clear and instructive. Very easy to follow your explanations. Thanks
Thanks for the video, easy to understand and very accurate
Thank you very much. very straightforward
Tqvm brother 4 easy explaination.
I took less 15 minutes to change second hidden ddr2.
Thanks.
thank you very much I would have never found the one under the keyboard
Worked for me. Thanks!
i find this very helpful, i was wondering how you get to the memory sticks because i was wanting to upgrade my RAM to 4-6 GB. thanks!
Very nice. Helped alot!
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Great Explanation. Thank you.
Thank you so much! It was very helpful!
I just bought myself a D630 and my daughter(12) a D620 and it's her first computer. She loves to game(minecraft) and I wanted to make hers faster for gaming so THANKS!!! It sounds easy enough for me:-)
Thanks for the video, it was really helpful.
Perfect! Thank you my friend.
Thanks for this video. I wanted to know which one do I change is it the one on the bottom or the one under the keyboard or both????
Thanks for the tutorial
Thanks. Very helpful. I took out the 2 GBs of RAM on my Dell D630 and swapped in 4GBs. (2 x 2GBs) I'm hoping the Intel GMA 3100 Mobile GPU will now be able to allocate more of the computer's RAM for video memory. BTW, the Dell Latitude 630 can take 8GBs of RAM if your are using the latest BIOS and running Windows 7 64bit.
Even using a 500 GB solid state drive for the Windows XP Dell Latitude D620 or D630 laptops is a great one.
Thanks, excellent video
very useful video.... THANKS !!!
Thank you...I am just about to upgrade my ram.When they said one stick was under the keyboard i was worried..Now i am not...cheers..
Thanks for the great video!
Can someone help me in advising me which memory modules (size + specs) I should purchase in the store? I have a Dell d630 with Win7 64bit installed. I installed it last year, it ran ok for some months, but recently it started freezing frequently and physical memory shows nearly a percentage of 100. Only way to get around it is to reboot system. I have already increased physical memory in advanced system settings to >2000-
If you upgrade the bios to A18 or the latest version A19 you can use 8gb (2x4g) in the D630
True was just about to say. It's somewhat pricey to do though at 35 dollars per 4gb DDR2 stick but worth it though. I love these Dell business laptops.
You showed the how to removed and insert the memory sticks. What's the memory in the laptop and what memory stick you are replacing it with? Any brand in particular? Any memory size? I think its important to know in order to complete the operation. Don't you think?
My friend I did that to my pc but keep showing 2GB how I Flix that please let me know thank you
Thanks! want for 512mb of to 4gb this is my first upgrade also so thanks for that also.
Is it possible to upgrade the grphics?
nice vid if I just wanted to put a new ram card in the back is that possible ? say take out what in there put 2 gb ram card in
Thanks for the video. I installed 4G memory but the windows 7 system shows there only 2G available. Do you know where the problem could be? Do I need to reinstall the drivers for the memory?
Thank you! very good video :D
Thanks for sharing
I added another 2gb ram to my d620 laptop, but when i go to "view system info" i still see 1.99GB of Ram... Am i missing something? i though it was supposed to be easy?
Why did you stop making laptop upgrade videos?
I would like to upgrade the ram of the same lap, but i dont know what kind do i need, somebady can pass me a link to buy one?
Hi! I have a Dell D630 T250 and am wondering what the max capacity for the ram is? Is it worth upgrading the cpu too and would there be a noticeable difference? And lastly, what's the best laptop gpu can I get for this laptop? The service tag is G6D6PH1 if that helps. Thanks!
thank you dude
Boot mgr sulotion my no 7209201274 please help me Dell d620 but not booting
I upgraded with a 2gb ram stick in the back because there wasn't a ram stick there originally. I originally had 2gb ram and not it shows 3.5gb. What happened to the missing half of a gb?
Thank you broo 💚
thanks for the help man. :D
very helpful man
just changed it and its not turning back on please help
Can you have 8Gbs of ram on a d630?? 2 4x4GB sticks of ram?
Thanks bro
what kind of ram those laptops use (PLEASE ANSWER ME)
You don't need to bend the the keyboard just line it all up and slide it in. The reason i say this is because the first time i followed his directions i cracked it but had an extra one laying around but just move it around some and it will slide in no problem!
thank you so much for this Video it was very helpfull ;)
I dont understand ... this site said that Dell latitude d630 can be up to 8Gb kit...
so that's real?? possible??
i have installed 2x2GB PC 5300 667Ghz, windows 7 home premium, but BIOS and Windows are seeing only 2GB of RAM. i 've tried single stick on each of the slots and works fine sees 2 GB, so slots and modules are fine. updated BIOS to latest version , still the same. unplugged BIOS battery pout back again, still the same. any ideas sseiyah?
Thanks!!
Nicholas Cage is giving a tutorial?! Awesome! ;) Love your voice sseiyah!
Can you just upgrade the slot on the back and have three gbs of ram?
sounds like nicholas cage
You CAN drive ram with faster refresh and fsb at lower specs right? Because I just put two fsb 800 modules in and it wont boot anymore.
*edit: reseated and works now. But it drives the modules only at 667mhz
dell latitude d630 laptop how to fix stuck broblems help me
so easy...nice video...
Is this save? I mean if i do this there is no way i can broke my laptop ?
Me servira en cuanto compre mi memoria ram
I'm having the same problem right now, any advice?
Yes, if you're running a 64-bit OS.
i have 2gb of ram i my computer and i have like 200mb of free disc space and it wont increase the sapce. if i upgrade it will the disce sapce increase at all
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard that the d630 can only get up to 4gb ram. Also, a question; does up to 4gb ram mean 4gb per slot or 2gb per slot to make 4gb?
thank you
It only has?the ram under the keyboard and i reseated it and?still just blinking light. We only want to start ot to get data off. New ram needed. The slot on the back...empty! :( thank though now i know the?ram or that slot is shot.
thanks dude *-* awesome
That you so much
what kind of module do i get for the d620/
Thanks.
The bottom screw I can't get it unscrewed. What kind of Phillips screwdriver do I need cause I have a small Phillips but it won't move.
You need to use a left-handed screwdriver.
you buy a little box of tiny screw drivers. it will have tiny phillips heads and will work perfectly.any builders supply will have them in the elecronics area or tools area.
Hello I was just wondering do you have to change the bottom and the ram under the keyboard
Yes you do... lol do exactly as person does in video. its under laptop with one screw.. and half to take off plastic above keyboard has a little divit in it.. lift it with a knife or something sharp.. afterwords, there's three little screws.. remove those and pull the keyboard towards screen a little.. it'll have a ram card right under it.. don't have to disconnect keyboard should be able to set it back a little and release little leavers on sides of ram as back one.. pull it out put new ram card in push down till you hear a snap. done, backtrack steps. done!. lol.
TY :D
What variety of DDR memory will I need for my Dell Latitude D630?
It is ddr2. For the speed, mb best is the ddr2-800 (pc2-6400). For the brand, mb just it has to be for intel-mobos and cpus. Crucial, Hynix and Samsung seem pretty good ones, but if there are amd-only-oriented rams, would better not take them. aData and lenovo ones fcked me up once. For the quantity, it can handle at least three gigs (if the CPU and OS are 32-bit). If the CPU and OS are 64-bit, at least 4 gigs. Some people say that they have put more than 4, up to 6-8 gb can be handled, but this may need a bios update (mb A13-A17 or somethin) and specific ram, if not even a CPU. You can see these two sites:
www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/latitude-d630# ;
www.dell.com/community/Laptops-General-Read-Only/Latitude-D630-Laptop-Can-it-actually-handle-8GB-of-RAM/td-p/3576889
Is it good for me to change my 1gb ram to 4gb ram?
thanks.
Everything is fine, but ram on Latitude D620 is BIOS limited 3,25GB. I'm with latest BIOS downloaded from DELL site, but the bios see only 3,25GB, so my WIN 7 Ultimate x64 show this -> "Installed memory (RAM) 4,00GB (3,25GB usable)"
VERY Important very urgent question. If the max is 4gb lets say I made a mistake, and I put higher than 4gb in the thing. It would fry it rendering it a big hunk of garbage correct? What exactly would happen? So since its a 667MHz, what happens if I put something higher than that? I've never tried to do this, never put RAM in a computer, just took 4GB of RAM out of a broken computer last night, and I'm telling you this because it was with intention of putting it in this thing which only has 2GB what if I mess up? That would be an IRREVERSIBLE ERROR RIgHT? I am new to the Dell Latitude D620 but New to ever doing ANYTHING with RAM as well. I took 4GB out of an HP DV6 last night. Can that RAM go in, or is DELL RAM required? Is RAM RAM or is it by specific company? I don't know ANYTHING about RAM only I took some out of a computer last night.
Unsupported RAM should not do anything. Your system might complain about unknown RAM and the unknown RAM won't be counted, but it shouldn't fry. Even plugging in slower RAM should result in the motherboard slowing down to match the slowest RAM.
Nothing will happen, your'e computer will handle it fine. depending if its a Dell Latitude d630 that is.. all models of Latitude can handle 8gbs of ram new editions probably more around 12-16gbs of ram but at that point might as well get a desktop pc or gaming pc and get major ram.. its just more money. it wont entirely improve your'e performance but a new larger hardrive plus possibly new video card is in order. dont know what kinds Dell Latitude D630's take.. which is one I have btw.. maybe a new screen as well, lcd one that can handle quicker faster FPS.
is that same with Dell Latitude D630???
what type of DDR IS?
If I want to add a 2gb stick to a 1+1gb setup (to end up with 3gb) does it matter which DIMM I put the new 2gb stick into?
Has anyone replied, or did to find an answer?
no answer yet.
no it does not matter. you can put it in any of the slot
Please help
I attempted to make an update to 4gb of RAM (from1gb) with the appropriate SODIMM type. After the installation, nothing happens. I can't even make it to BIOS and/or CMOS. There are no prompts. Nothing. Only two little flashing lights next to the power button. One light is a picture of a lock with the letter "A" inside and the other is a lock with an arrow facing down.
After that, I uninstalled the new RAM and put the old back in. The same thing is now happening. I even tried with no RAM installed. The same thing is happening.
Is there something I can do to fix this? (I'm using the Dell D620)
Try plugging the keyboard back into the motherboard. I've forgotten myself a few times and sat there going"What's WRONG!". you do that before screwing the keyboard back into place.
CAM YONGE I am having the same problem. I only put the RAM in on the back of the D620 first to see if it worked. I have two RAM thingys and tried them both. I am wondering if I have to put both in (one on the back, one under the keyboard) becasue they have to be "balanced? That is the only thing I can come up with....I have 2GB on teh back and 1GB under the keys.
What did you finally come up with? The only other thing I can think of is I have incompatible RAM but the place I bought it is very reputable and competent. (I did not unplug the keyboard)
Hold on a sec, I don't remember saying this stuff at all. I have never used google plus at all! Looks like somebody else used my account.