A bracket is used for retaining an expansion card. The expansion card includes a slot cover. The bracket includes a top and a back and a retaining member. The top is perpendicular to the back. The back defines at least one expansion slot. The retaining member comprises an elongated body. The retaining member is pivotally attached to the top about a pivot axis. The pivot axis is substantially perpendicular to the back. The retaining member is capable of securing the slot cover to the mounting flange of the back at a locked position.