Patent ID: 6324062
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A processor subassembly configured for releasable connection within a computer system having a chassis defining an opening and an interior and having a circuit board mounted in juxtaposition with said interior, said processor subassembly being configured for insertion into said opening of said chassis along an axis, said processor subassembly comprising:a subassembly chassis at least partially defining a subassembly interior and a subassembly opening for access to said subassembly interior;a subassembly circuit board mounted to said subassembly chassis and oriented to extend substantially parallel to said axis, said subassembly circuit board comprising a connector positioned adjacent an end portion of said subassembly circuit board for interconnection between said subassembly circuit board of said processor subassembly and said circuit board of said computer system; anda processor extending within said subassembly interior of said subassembly chassis and releasably connected to said subassembly circuit board;said subassembly chassis being configured for insertion of said processor into said subassembly interior through said subassembly opening for releasable connection to said subassembly circuit board;said subassembly chassis being configured for insertion into and removal from said computer system chassis along said axis to facilitate releasable interconnection between said subassembly circuit board and said circuit board of said computer system.