DELL Inspiron 5555 RAM upgrade specifications
DELL Inspiron 5000 Series 5555 laptop features two SO-DIMM memory slots supporting DDR3L-SDRAM modules at 1600 MHz frequency. Maximum memory capacity reaches 16 GB total. RAM upgrade specifications indicate compatible DDR3L-SDRAM SO-DIMM modules for memory expansion. The laptop's memory configuration allows installation of additional RAM modules to increase system memory performance. Existing memory slots accommodate standard SO-DIMM form factor upgrades up to the maximum supported capacity. Specifications confirm DDR3L-SDRAM compatibility for RAM upgrade compatibility verification.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Voltage | 1.35V (Low Voltage) |
| Number of pins | 204-pin |
| Interface | PC3L |
| PC Speed Rating | PC3L-1600 (PC3L-12800) |
| Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 14 September 2016 |
Additional Notes
- The reliance on DDR3L signaling requires low voltage 1.35V modules to ensure system stability and prevent motherboard damage associated with standard 1.5V DDR3 memory.
- Dual channel architecture in the Dell Inspiron 5555 enables maximum memory bandwidth for the integrated APU only when 2 identical modules are installed simultaneously.
- The 16 GB capacity limit restricts virtual machine density and heavy multitasking due to the hardware addressing limitations of the chipset.
- Upgrading requires 204 pin modules because the internal physical clearance and pin layout are incompatible with newer DDR4 or desktop sized hardware.
- Synchronizing the memory frequency at 1600 MHz provides the ceiling for data transfer rates as the system will downclock faster modules to match the internal bus speed.
- Accessing the SO-DIMM slots involves bottom panel removal which typically allows for component exchanges without voiding the manufacturer warranty if no physical damage occurs to the internal chassis.