Patent ID: 6671180
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
A device retention apparatus, comprising:a housing including a first side, a second side, and a third side, wherein the second side is oriented generally opposing the first side, and the third side oriented is generally perpendicular to the first side and the second side; a retaining portion disposed on the housing, the retaining portion suitable for engaging an information handling system device when disposed in the housing; and a selection mechanism suitable for securing an information handling system device to the housing, wherein the selection mechanism is slideably connected to the housing so as to be capable of moving between a first position and a second position so that as the selection mechanism is moved from the first position to the second position, the selection mechanism contacts the retaining portion thereby securing the information handling system device to the housing, the information handling system device engaging the first side of the housing, the second side of the housing, and the third side of the housing.