Connector assembly for vertically mounted hard disk drive

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a pair of connectable first and second connectors for respectively connecting with a disk drive and a PCB in a portable computer casing thereby vertically mounting the disk drive on the PCB and interconnecting the disk drive with the PCB. The first connector defines an upper row and a lower row of first passageways with first terminals retained therein. Each first terminal includes a pair of inwardly inclined first contact arms for mating with a corresponding pin of the disk drive, and a right-angle bent first tail portion retained in recesses of an intermediate plate and downwardly extending therefrom for connecting with the second connector. The second connector defines two rows of second passageways with second terminals retained therein. Each second terminal includes a pair of inwardly inclined second contact arms for mating with the first tail portion of the corresponding first terminal, an abutting arm between the second contact arms for abutting against an inner surface of each of opposite outer side walls of the second housing, and a second tail portion for being inserted into the PCB.