Patent ID: 8854810
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A portable computer including at least one removable data processing component, the portable computer comprising: a base housing for accommodating the at least one removable data processing component, the base housing having a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side; an upper housing pivotably connected to the base housing, the upper housing having a surface that faces the top side of the base housing; a removable battery configured to attach to the base housing within a battery recess area of the base housing; at least one latch member formed within the base housing, wherein the latch member includes a clamp portion and a latch release portion exposed within the battery recess area and concealed when the removable battery is attached to the base housing; and an access panel having dimensions substantially similar to the dimensions of the bottom side of the base housing, wherein the access panel is configured to tool-lessly and releasably attach to the bottom side of the base housing so as expose or cover the at least one removable data processing component and the bottom side of the base housing.