Patent ID: 7701707
Filing Date: 2010-04-20
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A fixing apparatus for fixing a hard disk drive (HDD) with a plurality of holes defined in sidewalls thereof, the fixing apparatus comprising: a first side plate with a first pivoting portion, and a second pivoting portion, both formed on the first side plate, and located near and at one end of the first slide plate respectively; a bracket comprising a second side plate, and a transverse member perpendicular to the second side plate, the transverse member pivotably attached to the first pivoting portion of the first side plate, a positioning plate formed on the transverse member; a bezel assembly pivotably attached to the second pivoting portion of the first side plate and a latch formed on the bezel assembly, the latch having a wedged block detachably engaging with the positioning plate of the bracket; and a plurality of fixing members attached to the first side plate and the second side plate of the bracket to engage in the holes of the HDD respectively.