Everyday multitasking
Option 1Useful for: Schoolwork and many browser tabs
Suggested upgrade
If currently at 8 GB, consider 16 GB (2 × 8 GB); up to 64 GB is listed.
Compatibility to check
DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, two slots.
All laptop models
Model-specific guide
Dell · Latitude
Dell Latitude 5520
Everything you need to understand this laptop — core hardware, graphics, display, connectivity and practical upgrade options.
Full specificationsRAM compatibilitySSD upgrade guide
Processor
Configuration-dependent; check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
Graphics
Configuration-dependent; check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
RAM ceiling
Up to 64 GB listed
Storage
M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
The complete picture
Hardware specifications
Options can vary by product number, country and factory configuration. Unknown details are labelled rather than guessed.
Performance
Processor, graphics and acceleration
- Processor
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
- Graphics
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
- Chipset / AI hardware
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
Display & media
Screen, camera and sound
- Panel
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
- Camera
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
- Audio
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
Connectivity & security
Ports, wireless and protection
- Ports
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
- Wireless
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
- Security
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
Power & design
Battery, operating system and build
- Battery
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
- Weight / dimensions
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
- Operating system
- Configuration-dependent
- check the exact product number in the linked manufacturer documentation.
Plan your upgrade
Possible upgrades
See the listed RAM ceiling, storage options and what each upgrade is useful for. Maximums are only shown when supported by the model information available here.
RAM upgrade
Up to 64 GB
Listed model capacity; confirm your exact configuration before buying.
SSD upgrade
Listed capacity: Varies by form factor and configuration
Capacity shown is based on documented manufacturer options, not necessarily a hard limit. Confirm the exact configuration and connector before buying.
RAM upgrade
Increase memory for smoother multitasking
Storage upgrade
Replace or add storage where supported
Upgrade to a larger SSD
Option 1Useful for: More space for apps and files
Suggested upgrade
Replace the installed drive with a larger compatible M.2 NVMe SSD.
Compatibility to check
M.2 2230 and 2280 options exist; confirm length and mounting hardware.
Check the Service Tag and current hardware configuration before ordering components.
Check before you buy
Upgrade compatibility
RAM specifications
Memory type, slots and listed capacity
- Memory type
- DDR4 SO-DIMM
- Speed
- 3200 MT/s
- Slots
- 2
- Maximum
- 64 GB (2 × 32 GB)
Listed configurations
4 GB8 GB16 GB32 GB64 GB
- Confirm the current module layout and the exact system configuration before buying RAM.
SSD & storage specifications
Drive format, connection and limits
- SSD type
- M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
- Slots
- One primary SSD slot
- Listed capacity
- Varies by form factor and configuration
- Choose the correct 2230 or 2280 size and check the service manual for the matching bracket.
Before you order parts
- Use the Service Tag to check your exact configuration.
- Use DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM modules.
- Dell documents separate replacement procedures for M.2 2230 and 2280 SSDs.
Official specifications & sources
Manufacturer pages are the reference for exact configurations.