5.Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 31.
6.Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following:
•If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot.
Figure 14. Removing a memory module
•If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module.
Figure 15. Opening the retaining clips
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