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Subject: Re: How to change VRAM?
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:28:07 -0700
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Amin Kharchi wrote:
> Hello!
> 
> I have a Risc PC 600 with 1 MB VRAM. I want to change it with a 2 MB
> VRAM Module. But I don't know how to remove the module because there is
> a strange white lock bar:
> http://www.kharchi.eu/files/VRAM-RPC.JPG
> 
> I have tried pull the bar to top but it is _unmovable_. I don't think I
> need violence to move it because the mainboard could break.

Believe it or not, you need to pull harder - straight up preferably.
I have snapped these in the past, but it should still hold the new
one firmly if you do.   You may care to try with needle nose pliers.