Removing RAM from new Aluminum 24" iMac

What's the best way to remove the RAM chips from the new aluminum 24" iMac? I had a leftover 256 MB chip that I installed for a total of 1.25 GB of RAM, but now I would like to go to 4 GB. The RAM is very snug in there, and I don't want to break or damage it with pliers because I can use it in my Dell laptop. Suggestions? Thanks.

Hi JMF
The Apple article say's to "Untuck the tab in the memory compartment. If you are replacing a memory module, untuck the tab and pull it to eject any installed memory module"
iMac (Mid 2007): Installing or replacing memory
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