How do I remove my Ram?

[PapaGangster]

Hi guys, so I have started my FIRST build and have put the ram in the wrong slot config. Now I am having trouble removing one end of the ram stick. Help?

[Icefire555]

Each side of the ram will have a switch like lever thingy. You want to push both sides down away from the ram and it will allow you to remove the memory.

[Icefire555]

When putting the memory in you should put enough force straight down onto the ram to lock both clips on the sides in. 

[PapaGangster]

It only has one switch. The end that has no switch isn't coming out.

[siberiansteel11]

What do you mean it only has 1 switch? There should be two. 

[runit3]

It only has one switch. The end that has no switch isn't coming out.

what MOBO?

[PapaGangster]

See it don't seem to have a switch.

[Icefire555]

The things on the edge of the slot are what i'm talking about.

[Clyne]

Each side of the ram will have a clip like lever thingy. You want to push both sides down away from the ram and it will allow you to remove the memory.

 

It only has one clip. The end that has no switch isn't coming out.

it's a clip and they are these, the ones on the side of the ram slot

[PapaGangster]

it's a clip and they are these, the ones on the side of the ram slot

Is the right side a switch?

[KingDaddyDaniel]

I've only seen one mobo without a side of switches. Check that there is no glue/any obstructions that would prevent you from removing the stick. Wiggle the side that does have a switch. When that side comes loose, then tilt and lift

If possible, take a picture of the DIMM slot for future reference to others

[Clyne]

Is the right side a switch?

they have clips, a more detailed set

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ss/reseat_memory.htm

[Psykomantis00]

It's not a switch, it's an arm to hold the ram in place. There shoul dbe one on both sides. Maybe yours broke off? The white tabs on each side of the ram slot are what we are talking about. 

[Icefire555]

Is the right side a switch?

It is possible it could have an edge on one side you slide the ram into than clip in the other side? but I have never seen it myself. If that is the case try lightly pulling it the opposite side of the side that is stuck. Also please provide the motherboard model.

[PapaGangster]

Never mind guys I got it! YAY

[DirkW]

Each side of the ram will have a switch like lever thingy. You want to push both sides down away from the ram and it will allow you to remove the memory.

 

 

What do you mean it only has 1 switch? There should be two. 

 

 

It's not a switch, it's an arm to hold the ram in place. There shoul dbe one on both sides. Maybe yours broke off? The white tabs on each side of the ram slot are what we are talking about. 

 

 

Guys please... there many motherboards out there that only have the movable lever on one side only, while the other side is fixed.