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Upgrade Guide

Install RAM modules step by step.

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3. Out With the Old RAM (Optional)

Usually, the easiest way to upgrade your RAM is to plug in one or more new modules, adding to what you have. But if sockets are filled with low-capacity DIMMs, you may need to remove them just to clear space. Most DIMMs have clips on either side that you can easily push aside. Once you've disengaged the clips, you usually can pull the DIMMs straight out of the socket. If they seem tightly attached, rock them gently to release them.

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