Dell Inspiron 3482
Yes. One slot, up to 4 GB seen working.
It takes DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
- Slots
- 1 SO-DIMM slot
- Type
- DDR4-2400 260-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 4 GB in two or more machines; one machine runs 8 GB
- Firmware says
- 16 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
- How sure
- 4 of 4 reports show this layout
Worked out from 4 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
Batteries in these laptops report 37 Wh.
That is the design capacity the batteries themselves report, and the label can read 1 to 3 Wh higher. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours before you order.
From 4 battery readings. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
IllustrationQuestions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Inspiron 3482?
Yes. One slot, up to 4 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Dell Inspiron 3482 use?
DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 260-pin).
How much RAM can the Dell Inspiron 3482 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 4 GB, and one runs 8 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 16 GB, a figure that is often wrong.
What battery does the Dell Inspiron 3482 use?
Batteries in these laptops report 37 Wh, going by 4 reports. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours.
Is this my laptop?
Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read Inspiron 3482.