IBook RAM unrecognized - how much gold showing?

Hi, I know this is a question you've probably answered, and I've seen plenty of posts here about RAM not being recognized, but after installing a 512 MB 266DDR PC2100 SODIMM into the RAM slot, how much gold should you see? I can't tell from the picture in the install instructions. I think I've pushed pretty hard and it's lying flat with the clips holding it in place, but I can still see about 1-1/2mm of gold sticking out. Do I need to ram it in further?
It's driving me nuts - have reseated it umpteen times and reset the PRAM and still see that gold. I don't want to break something. Out of warranty and (duh!) don't have the Applecare Extended warranty.
Thanks!

Stupid of me - I solved my own problem.
I just reseated it again and this time used both thumbs (not my fingertips) and pushed super hard and this time I heard a loud click. When fully seated, it still has about 1/2mm of gold showing, but now it works. I guess the arthritic twinge at the base of my thumbs is worth it not to feel even stupider taking it to a service tech and watching them do the same thing. I had no idea it would be such a tight fit, the clips seemed to be holding it in firmly. Thanks anyway for letting me vent - hope this helps someone!

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