Apple Inc.

Fabio T Campos

Michelle Rae Goldberg

Matthew William Blum

Keith J Hendren

Houtan R Farahani

John C Difonzo

Laura M DeForest

Nicholas Isaac Reid

William A Tashman

Stefano Tizianel

Noemi Novello

Jonathan E Borkowski

Chee How Chong

Kelsey J MacMillan

Bryan J Licata

The described embodiments relate generally to methods of assembly of electronic devices. In particular, a rotationally induced pressure is used to activate a securing mechanism positioned between a component and an enclosure. The component and the securing mechanism may be located in an inaccessible region of the enclosure such that traditional, direct, assembly processes may not be feasible. The securing mechanism may take the form of a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive or a fastener between the component and an interior surface of the enclosure.

Rotational assembly method and apparatus

A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device includes a retention member that provides a force to a flexible circuit disposed in a top portion and a bottom portion of the portable computing device. The retention member limits movement of the flexible circuit when, for example, the flexible circuit receives a force in response to the top portion pivoting with respect to the bottom portion. The bottom portion of the portable computing devices includes a bottom case having multiple terraced regions. The terraced regions allow the bottom portion to receive additional internal components, such as one or more battery packs, a main logic board, and/or one or more speaker modules. The battery packs are secured to the terraced region via adhesive rings. Although the terraced regions require additional material removed from the bottom case, the internal components secured to the bottom case provide structural support.

Retention features of a portable computer

Method, system, and apparatus for optimizing kinematics of a magnetic latch having a magnetic element is disclosed.

Method and apparatus for producing accurate kinematics in a computing device

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Fabio T Campos