Dell Latitude 5430 RAM & SSD Upgrade Guide (Pakistan)
The Dell Latitude 5430 (12th-gen Alder Lake) is officially rated by Dell for up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 across two SO-DIMM slots, plus a single M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot for storage. It's one of the more generously upgradeable business laptops currently circulating in Pakistan's secondhand corporate-lease market, and both upgrades are genuinely worth doing if you found one at the common 8GB/256GB base configuration.
This guide covers the exact compatible RAM and SSD specs, real 2026 Pakistan pricing for both (elevated across the industry due to the ongoing DRAM/NAND shortage), and the physical steps to install either. We're N.N Laptops, Hafeez Center, Lahore — we stock DDR4 SO-DIMMs and NVMe SSDs and can fit either while you wait.
Max RAM
64GB DDR4-3200 (2× 32GB SO-DIMM, dual-channel — official Dell maximum)
Max storage
Up to 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD (single slot, Class 35/40)
Compatible RAM
DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, 260-pin, 1.2V
Compatible SSD
M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe (Class 35 or Class 40)
Upgrade cost in Pakistan
- ram
- DDR4 SO-DIMM: 8GB ~Rs 14,000-16,000 · 16GB ~Rs 18,000-32,000 · 32GB single module ~Rs 34,299 (2026 DRAM-shortage pricing — up sharply from 2025 levels; confirm today's price on WhatsApp before ordering).
- ssd
- NVMe M.2 1TB: ~Rs 37,000-56,000 (Gen3 cheaper end, Gen4 higher-speed end) · 2.5" SATA 1TB: ~Rs 25,000-33,000 — both up due to the parallel 2026 NAND shortage.
Step-by-step procedure
- 1
Check your current RAM configuration
Task Manager → Performance → Memory → 'Slots used' shows whether a slot is free or you'll need to replace existing modules.
- 2
Buy matched DDR4-3200 SO-DIMMs
For the full 64GB, two 32GB modules; for a lighter 16-32GB upgrade, one or two smaller sticks. WhatsApp 0314 4000131 for today's pricing on each capacity.
- 3
Power off, unplug, and ground yourself
Shut down fully, disconnect the charger, and touch an unpainted metal surface before opening the base to avoid static damage to the RAM or board.
- 4
Remove the service panel
The Latitude 5430 uses a captive-screw service door on the base for quick access to RAM and the M.2 slot without removing the entire bottom cover.
Confirm the laptop is fully powered off (not just sleeping) — the service door design makes it easy to open while power is still connected. - 5
Install the RAM and/or NVMe SSD
Seat each SO-DIMM at 45° and press flat until the side clips click. Slot the M.2 drive in at a slight angle, press flat, and secure the retention screw.
- 6
Reassemble and boot
Close the service door, reconnect power, and boot. If you replaced the boot drive, restore from a clone or reinstall Windows.
- 7
Verify in Windows
Settings → System → About for RAM total, Disk Management for SSD capacity. Reseat anything reporting lower than expected.
FAQ
What's the real maximum RAM on the Latitude 5430?
64GB DDR4-3200, via two 32GB SO-DIMMs in the two available slots — this is Dell's official documented maximum for this platform.
How easy is it to access RAM and SSD on the 5430?
Genuinely easy — Dell built a captive-screw service door into the base specifically for quick RAM/SSD access, without needing to remove the full bottom cover.
How much does a full 64GB RAM upgrade cost in Pakistan right now?
Two 32GB DDR4 SO-DIMMs cost noticeably more than the shortage-inflated 16GB price point, since 32GB modules sit at the top of the current pricing tier. WhatsApp 0314 4000131 for a confirmed two-stick quote.
Does the Latitude 5430 support fast NVMe SSDs?
Yes — the single M.2 2280 slot accepts PCIe NVMe drives in Class 35 or Class 40 speed tiers, both a major step up from the SATA or HDD storage some base configurations shipped with.
Can NN Laptops supply and fit the upgrade?
Yes — bring your Latitude 5430 to Shop 66A, 3rd Floor, Hafeez Center, Gulberg III, Lahore. We'll confirm your current config, source matched DDR4 or NVMe stock, and install while you wait. WhatsApp 0314 4000131 first.