Patent ID: 6430644
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
A computing device comprising:a computer circuitry including a first electrical connector, an expansion module including a second electrical connector for connecting to the first electrical connector so as to electrically connect the expansion module to the computer circuitry, and a housing substantially enclosing the computer circuitry, the housing including a portion that is removable from and replaceable on a remainder of the housing, said housing portion being coupled to the expansion module such that removal of the housing portion simultaneously removes the expansion module, and replacement of the housing portion connects the first and the second electrical connectors, wherein the housing is configured such that, upon replacement of the housing portion, said housing portion is slidable in a predetermined direction relative to the remainder of the housing between an unlocked position in which the housing portion and the expansion module may be removed, and a locked position in which direct removal of the housing portion and the expansion module is prevented.