Broken PCI card release tab question

Ordered and received the ATI 4870 video card upgrade from Apple and read the included instructions. In lifting up the plastic card release tab at the end of the PCI express slot to release the ATI 2600 video card the plastic tab broke off and fell down into the machine. I was able to remove the old card and install the new one without other problems. The new card seems to be working well.
Should I be concerned about this broken release tab and the plastic piece which has fallen who knows where? I have Apple care on the Mac Pro and there is an Apple store in the area.

Apple will probably not cover it since you broke it. There should be no problem using it without the plastic latch, but if you ship the Mac Pro, make sure the card is pushed all the way in before connecting power.

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