International Business Machines Corporation

Max J Koschmeder

James L Peacock

An enhanced electrical arrangement for a computer includes a first circuit board, and a second circuit board arranged essentially parallel to the first circuit board. A removable array connector is positionable between the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The array connector causes the first circuit board to be in electrical communication with the second circuit board. A clamping arrangement is provided for urging the first circuit board and the second circuit board toward each other, so as to exert a force against the array connector and cause an electrical connection between the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The clamping arrangement includes a back-up plate positionable adjacent to a major surface of the second circuit board, and an arm pivotally connected to the back-up plate. The arm is pivotable to a closed position so that the arm is located adjacent to a major surface of, and presses against, the first circuit board, to urge the first circuit board and the second circuit board toward each other and exert the force against the array connector. Further, the arm is pivotable to an opened position whereby the force is no longer exerted.

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Oronoco, MN, United States of America

Max J Koschmeder