6Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the expansion-card connector.

7If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the expansion-card latch.

NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

8Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion-Card Stabilizer" on page 65.

9Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 46.

10Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

11Remove the card’s device driver from the operating system.

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