About your Dell Latitude
Standard Configuration for Dell Latitude D520 (PC2-5300)
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4GB
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512MB
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0MB
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PC2-5300
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2
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2
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Intel 945GM
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What type of memory do I need?
Your Dell Latitude uses PC2-5300 type memory.
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What is the maximum amount of memory that I can add?
Your Dell Latitude can support up to 4GB of memory. For optimal performance install the maximum amount of memory in each socket.
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How much memory does my system have now?
Your system comes standard with 512MB of RAM. If you have upgraded your system then you may have a different amount.
What are banks and sockets?
A bank is a group of memory sockets. A socket is where a memory module is inserted. A bank can have one or more sockets.
One or more of the sockets in your system is already filled with memory. When you upgrade your system, you can either add memory to one of the open sockets and/or remove memory from a filled socket and replace it with a higher capacity memory module.
How many banks and sockets does my Dell have?
Your Dell Latitude D520 (PC2-5300) has 2 banks of 1 socket each for a total of 2 memory sockets.
Is there anything else I should consider prior to upgrading my Dell Latitude memory?
*We recommend you upgrade your computer to the latest BIOS revision prior to upgrading your memory.
If 4GB is installed, the amount of memory will be reduced to 3.5GB or less depending on system resources.
If your computer has only one memory module, install the memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A."
How do I know that ETC memory will work with my system?
ETC tests each RAM module to ensure compatiblity with your Dell system. The memory modules listed above are guaranteed to work in your Dell Latitude D520 (PC2-5300).
Desktop Memory Installation (General)
