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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 27, 1998
Kazuya Shibasaki, Tokyo, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A housing of a computer is provided with a mounting section in which first and second pack-type devices can be set alternatively. The mounting section is defined by a recess that opens continuously in a bottom wall and a side wall of the housing. The first pack-type device includes a first device body and a first cover removably attached to the first device body, and has a thickness substantially equal to the depth of the recess. The first pack-type device is set in the recess in a manner such that the first cover closes an the of the recess and is flush with the bottom wall. The second pack-type device includes a second device body and a second cover removably attached to the second device body, and has a thickness greater than the depth of the recess. The second pack-type device is set in the recess in a manner such that the second cover closes the opening of the recess and project from the bottom.