5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computermodel, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memoryslots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 34.6. 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 memorymodule out of the memory slot.Figure14. Removing a memory module• If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which youwant to install the memory module.Figure15. Opening the retaining clipsChapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware 37
