Patent ID: 7798826

Claim:
In combination: a) an electronic device having a port with a connector assembly through which an electrical path to the electronic device can be established and at least a first threaded opening; and b) a security system for monitoring the electronic device with the security system in an operative state with respect to the electronic device, the security system comprising: a housing; at least a first fastener that can be directed into the at least first threaded opening and changed from a pre-assembly position into a secured position by turning the at least first fastener to thereby maintain the housing in an operative position on the electronic device; and at least one component that is directed into the housing to block access to the at least first fastener to allow a turning force to be applied tending to change the at least first fastener from the secured position into the pre-assembly position, the housing securable relative to a support to confine movement of the electronic device relative to the support, wherein the housing is directly engaged with the connector assembly.