Patent ID: 8348769
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a printed circuit board that is part of a wagering game machine, wherein the printed circuit board includes a processor operable to execute instructions associated with a wagering game; and a hard drive mount that is coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein the hard drive mount includes an alignment guide and a blind mate connector for electrically coupling a hard drive to a surface mount connection on the printed circuit board, the hard drive to store wagering game data for the wagering game, and the hard drive mount enabling full placement of the hard drive within the hard drive mount; wherein the alignment guide includes at least two opposing sides around at least part of an opening to receive the hard drive, the at least two opposing sides guiding the hard drive to a central position of the opening upon an installation of the hard drive into the hard drive mount, and wherein the alignment guide includes at least one tab on each of the opposing sides, the at least one tab arranged in each opposing side of the alignment guide to secure the hard drive in the hard drive mount upon the full placement of the hard drive within the hard drive mount; and wherein the alignment guide and the blind mate connector are arranged such that the installation of the hard drive into the hard drive mount causes connection of the hard drive with the blind mate connector.