Samsung 300E4A-300E5A-300E7A-3430EA-3530EA

Laptop, from 2011 64 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
2+ laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

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

It takes DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
At least 2 SO-DIMM slots
Firmware lists
4 sockets, but no machine in the reports had more than 2 filled. Many laptops list sockets that aren't there, and some workstations hide two slots under the keyboard.
Type
DDR3-1333 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
16 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
16 GB maximum
How sure
64 of 64 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 64 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2+ laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Samsung 300E4A-300E5A-300E7A-3430EA-3530EA?

Yes. At least 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Samsung 300E4A-300E5A-300E7A-3430EA-3530EA use?

DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).

How much RAM can the Samsung 300E4A-300E5A-300E7A-3430EA-3530EA take?

Machines in the reports run up to 16 GB. That matches the 16 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read 300E4A-300E5A-300E7A-3430EA-3530EA.