Hello 

The current situation 

Laptop mode: Latitude: 3301 

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8265U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.80 GHz 

Installed RAM size: 8GB 

What I would like to do 

I would like to increase my RAM size to 16GB. The reason is so that on Hyper-V Manager, I can run a virtual machine. Currently, I cannot free up enough storage space on my laptop for the virtual machine to boot up successfully - but now I am getting a bit off topic. 

I have some prior experience in replacing an 8GB RAM card with 16GB in DELL laptops, and I already know someone who can help me with that if I need it. 

Research I have done 

I am aware that "The system memory (RAM) cannot be upgraded on certain Dell laptops because the system memory (RAM) is integrated into the system board." (see Reference 1) 

I have searched on DELL to find out if the RAM on Latitude 3301 is integrated or not.

2 places that I searched:

1. the Dell Latitude 3301 Service Manual (see Reference 2) - The only section I found relevant to the RAM about "Intel Optane memory" 
2. Dell latitude memory compatibility guide (see Reference 3) - "Latitude 3301" model doesn't appear in the Model Compatibility Matrix 

So far I haven't found a clear answer. 

I just want a straight-forward to the point answer to my question here: 

Can the system memory (RAM) be upgraded on a Dell Latitude 3301 laptop? Yes or No. 

If yes, then can I replace the 8GB RAM with a 16GB RAM card, or can it be only done a different way? 

Regards, 

George T 

 

References 

1. https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000129299/how-to-upgrade-memory-in-your-computer 
2. https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-uk/product-support/servicetag/0-SUpzdkxIeHphaStEcDlBZzA1Z1Y1dz090/docs 
3. https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000132025/dell-latitude-memory-compatibility-guide