Dell Precision 3480
Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.
It takes DDR5-5200 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
- Slots
- 2 SO-DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR5-5200 262-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 32 GB in two or more machines; one machine runs 64 GB
- Firmware says
- 64 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
- How sure
- 5 of 5 reports show this layout
Worked out from 5 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
Batteries in these laptops report 54 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 5 battery readings. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
IllustrationQuestions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Precision 3480?
Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR5-5200 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Dell Precision 3480 use?
DDR5-5200 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 262-pin).
How much RAM can the Dell Precision 3480 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 32 GB, and one runs 64 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 64 GB, a figure that is often wrong.
What battery does the Dell Precision 3480 use?
Batteries in these laptops report 54 Wh, going by 5 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 Precision 3480.