Patent ID: 6120117
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A cover plate arrangement for a computer, comprising:a) a metal computer shell having at least one accessory apparatus installation opening, the at least one opening having opening height and opening width dimensions;b) a cover plate removably connected to the metal shell, the cover plate having plate height and plate width dimensions no greater than the opening height and opening width dimensions, the cover plate having at least first and second lugs extending therefrom, the cover plate being movable between a first position wherein the at least first and second lugs are located within the at least one opening, and a second position wherein the at least first and second lugs extend beyond the at least one opening; and,c) at least first and second attachment openings in the metal shell, each opening located so as to be aligned with one of the at least first and second lugs when the cover plate is in the second position, to accommodate a fastening device engaging the lug so as to attach the at least one cover plate to the metal shell in the second position.