Lenovo (singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Kevin Shayne Dwayne Vernon

Kevin Michael Reinberg

John K Langgood

Thomas Francis Lewis

A computer motherboard detects the form factor type of the chassis in which it is installed to permit tailoring functionality accordingly.

Motherboard detection of computer chassis type

A portable computer has a base supporting a keyboard and a cover with a display screen, with the cover being foldable away from the base to an open configuration to view the entire screen and operate the keyboard. The cover can also be folded flush against the base to a closed configuration. A portion of the screen remains viewable in the closed configuration, either by virtue of a window formed in the base or by virtue of the portion of the cover extending past the base.

Foldable computer with partially visible display when closed

Component module insertion and removal protection in computer systems. In one aspect, a connector assembly for a component module includes a connector that receives the component module and receives power from a power selection circuit, and a module attachment mechanism operative to secure the component module to the connector when a movable member is in an engaged position. In a disengaged position, the movable member allows the component module to be removed from the connector. When the movable member is moved from the engaged position, the state of a switch of the power selection circuit is changed, causing the power selection circuit to remove power from the connector and from at least a portion of a circuit board to which the connector is electrically coupled.

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Durham, NC, United States of America

Kevin Shayne Dwayne Vernon