Patent ID: 6109710
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
In a computer system including a display monitor and a host unit, the host unit including a chassis and a chassis cover, the host unit having a horizontal orientation with width, length and height dimensions, the width and length dimensions being at least twice the height dimension, the chassis including a base with mountings for a motherboard which are movable in a direction, the host unit including:an exterior top surface; anda movable side door having a closed position and an open position, the side door having a first edge common with the exterior top surface when the side door is in the closed position, the side door providing an opening in the host unit when in the open position,wherein the mountings are extendable toward the opening when the side door is in the open position andwherein the base includes a rear exterior surface and the side door includes a second edge and the chassis cover includes a front bezel, wherein the second edge is attached at a hinge and the first edge is attached to the exterior top surface when the side door is in the closed position, and wherein the unhinged first edge detaches when the side door is in the open position.