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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 socket. Use the retaining clips to remove the module.
6Lift the memory module from the memory socket.
Installing a Memory Module
Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your PC.
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 a memory module, put the new memory module in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed.
Or
If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install additional modules in the next available sockets.
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