Dell Inspiron 7460

Laptop, from 2017 21 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
2 laptop-size slots
Battery
38 Wh / 42 Wh
Reported by the batteries
SSD
1+ M.2
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot
SSD length and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-2133 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR4-2133 260-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
16 GB in two or more machines; one machine runs 32 GB
Firmware says
32 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
SSD slots
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
How sure
21 of 21 reports show this layout
See 8 GB DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.

Worked out from 21 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 laptop-size slots
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Battery

Batteries in these laptops report 38 Wh or 42 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.

Dell Inspiron 7460 battery on AmazonMatch the capacity and part number to the label on your battery.

From 17 battery readings. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Inspiron 7460?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2133 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Dell Inspiron 7460 use?

DDR4-2133 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 260-pin).

How much RAM can the Dell Inspiron 7460 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 16 GB, and one runs 32 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 32 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Does the Dell Inspiron 7460 have an M.2 SSD slot?

Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 21 reports. Some firmware leaves a slot out, so there may be more.

What battery does the Dell Inspiron 7460 use?

Batteries in these laptops report 38 Wh or 42 Wh, going by 17 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 7460.