Patent ID: 7509142

Claim:
A notebook computer comprising: a) a base housing structure enclosing a keyboard, microprocessor and other electronics, whereby the base housing structure forms a first leaf of the notebook computer; b) a display panel assembly comprising a flat panel display and other electronics, whereby the display panel assembly forms a second leaf structure of the notebook computer, and wherein first and second leafs are physically connected by a hinge; c) a battery source section comprising a battery and electrical connection, wherein the battery source section is relatively rigid and thin comparable to the display panel leaf, and securely connected to the base housing structure wherein the secure connection prevents the battery source section from being rotated about any axis, and wherein the battery source section is adapted to form a substantial part of the exterior enclosing structure of the notebook computer; and d) said battery source section and base housing structure is adapted to relatively quick physical and electronic connection attach and release function actuated by a user via a finger push button or tab component, wherein the battery source section is securely latched to the notebook computer.