Dell USA L P

Jon Sedmak, Jr

Orin Michael Ozias

David H Titzler

Christopher N Lenart

Malcolm Sloan Smith

Thomas L Bentley

Ricardo Pe&ntilde;ate

A method and system integrates personal computer components to in an efficient manner that accommodates footprint and EMI demands. A base structure supports a flat panel display and enhances the stability of the display by placing the personal computer on the base structure. A support housing provides an attachment point for the display and also forms a cable cavity to enhance cable management for cables that interface external components with the personal computer. The personal computer has an inner casing with a mother board segment coupled in a hinged manner to a housing segment. The inner casing opens along the hinge to allow access to internal personal computer components, and closes during operation of the personal computer to meet EMI specifications. An outer casing encases the inner casing to enhance integration of the personal computer with other system components, such as by having a shape that conforms to the shape of a recess formed in the base structure. A CDROM drive support assembly attaches to the upper part of the inner casing and includes a support tongue that moves in cooperation with a CDROM drive door to minimize the risk of damage to the door. An interposer assembly communicates commands from the outer casing to the CDROM drive door to allow opening a closing of the door.

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Austin, TX, United States of America

Jon Sedmak, Jr