Dell Precision M4700

Laptop, from 2012 27 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 32 GB
4 laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
4 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
32 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
32 GB maximum
How sure
27 of 27 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 27 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

4 laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Precision M4700?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Dell Precision M4700 use?

DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).

How much RAM can the Dell Precision M4700 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 32 GB. That matches the 32 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read Precision M4700.