Patent ID: 7492582

Claim:
A portable computer comprising: a base unit with a motherboard secured thereto; a display unit pivotably attached to the base unit, a recessed portion being formed in an outer surface of the display unit, positive and negative first contacts being set in the recessed portion and electrically connected with the motherboard; a solar cell module accommodated in the recessed portion, and comprising a solar panel configured for converting solar energy to electricity, positive and negative second contacts being set on the solar cell module and electrically connected with the solar panel, the two second contacts being electrically connected with the two corresponding first contacts to be adapted to transmit electricity to the motherboard, the solar cell module defining a notch therein; and a latching device slidably installed on the display unit, and comprising a latching portion engaging in the notch of the solar cell module, thereby securing the solar cell module to the display unit.