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5Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the memory socket until the memory module pops out of the socket.
WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the memory socket. Always use the retaining clips to remove the module.
6Lift the memory module out of the memory socket.
Installing a Memory Module
Upgrade the memory in your computer with a memory module of the same type and speed as the modules originally installed in your computer.
CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.
1Open both latches of the memory module socket:
If you are replacing an existing memory module, install the new module in the same memory socket from which you removed the old module.
Or
If you are adding a memory module, install the new module in the nearest memory socket to the preinstalled module, and then install additional modules in the next available sockets.