Removing Memory Modules - IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

3.
Press forward firmly on the memory module to
move it into a vertical position. Both sides of the
module will "click" when the module locks into
place. The newly-installed memory module will be
locked into the socket in a vertical position with
pins showing through the holes on each side.
hole
pin
4.
Reinstall all hardware removed to access the
memory module sockets.

Removing memory modules

To remove a memory module from its socket:
1.
Locate the two clips that hold the memory module
in place. One clip holds the left edge of the module
and the other clip holds the right edge.
memory module (SIMM)
socket
2.
At the same time, push both clips downward. The
module will release and move forward.
clip
3.
Lift the module out of the socket
memory module (SIMM)
memory module
socket
4.
Reinstall all hardware you removed to access the
memory module sockets.
Installing and removing memory modules
memory module (SIMM)
socket
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