The Memory Expansion Board

3.Make sure that all the pins on each chip are straight. The pins should point inward at slightly less than a 90° angle as shown below.

If any of the pins are bent, straighten them by gently pushing them back into alignment with the other pins.

4.Align the pins with the holes in the socket. Be sure that the small notch on the end of the chip is facing in the direction shown below.

5.Gently press the chip halfway into the socket. If the chip goes in at an angle, remove it with a chip puller or a small flat-head screwdriver and reinsert the chip.

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