Patent ID: 7684188

Claim:
A media base security device comprising: a lock rod mechanism coupled to a portion of a media base housing including a security lock aperture operable to receive a security lock, the lock rod mechanism including: a lock rod housing coupled to the media base housing, the lock rod housing including: a first flange coupled to a first end of the lock rod at a location proximal to the security lock aperture, the first flange including a first opening sized to receive the lock rod; and a second flange displaced at a distance from the first flange and approximately aligned with the first flange, the second flange allowing the lock rod to extend through the second flange and proximal to the lock rod seat; and a spring actuator displaced around the lock rod and between the first flange and the second flange; and a release lever accessible external to the housing, the release lever operable to release the media base housing when coupled to a portable computer system, the release lever further including a lock rod seat operable to engage a lock rod extending from the lock rod mechanism in response to locking the security lock.