30 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card7 Press the securing tab (if present) on the system board connector as yougrasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card straight out of theconnector.8 Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are replacingthe card, see "Installing Graphics Cards for Multi Graphics Card" onpage 31.NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary tomaintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust anddirt out of your computer.NOTE: The graphics card bridge (not present in all multi-graphicsconfigurations) is not necessary in a single graphics card configuration.CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed overthe cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damageto the equipment.9 Replace the PCI card fan shroud, replace the computer cover (see"Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 17), reconnect the computerand devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.1 PCIe x16 card 2 securing tab3 PCIe x16 card slot132