Dell Latitude E6420

Laptop, from 2011 122 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1333 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
16 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
16 GB maximum
How sure
122 of 122 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 122 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Latitude E6420?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Dell Latitude E6420 use?

DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).

How much RAM can the Dell Latitude E6420 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 16 GB. That matches the 16 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read Latitude E6420.