Hardware Options and Upgrades 7. Remove or insert the memory module. To remove a memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the module 1 . (The module tilts upward.) b. Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the memory slot 2 . c. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. Removing a memory module 8–12 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2