Patent ID: 7782603

Claim:
An apparatus, comprising: a single latch mechanism coupled to a center of one end of a metal support holding an electronic component, wherein the latch mechanism comprises a touch point and a latch tongue adapted to move up and down, wherein the latch tongue is adapted to being inserted into a single retention hole on a printed circuit board, wherein the retention hole on the printed circuit board is horizontally across from a connector coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein the latch tongue acts as a spring damper to absorb shocks and vibrations, wherein, when the latch tongue is in a lowered position, the latch tongue exits the retention hole and performs a locking function to secure the electronic component to the printed circuit board, and wherein the latch mechanism further comprises a plurality of push points, the push points being located on a surface perpendicular to the touch point, the push points comprising curved indentations with grooves, and the touch point comprising a curved, domed shape.