Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML D


Yes. 2 slots, up to 20 GB seen working.
It takes DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
- Slots
- 2 SO-DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR4-2400 260-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 20 GB in two or more machines
- Firmware says
- 12 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
- How sure
- 6 of 6 reports show this layout
Worked out from 6 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

Batteries in these laptops report 52 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 6 battery readings. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
IllustrationQuestions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML D?
Yes. 2 slots, up to 20 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML D use?
DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 260-pin).
How much RAM can the Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML D take?
Machines in the reports run up to 20 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 12 GB, a figure that is often wrong.
What battery does the Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML D use?
Batteries in these laptops report 52 Wh, going by 6 reports. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours.
Is this my laptop?
Check the label on the bottom. It should say IdeaPad S540-15IML D, and the type code starts with 81NG.
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