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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2003
George D. Megason, Spring, TX (US);
Joseph R. Allen, Tomball, TX (US);
Henry C. Coles, Saratoga, CA (US);
Dit Charoen, Houston, TX (US);
George D. Megason, Spring, TX (US);
Joseph R. Allen, Tomball, TX (US);
Henry C. Coles, Saratoga, CA (US);
Dit Charoen, Houston, TX (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A technique is provided for coupling and uncoupling device boards for a computer system during any operational state of the computer system. A tool-free latch assembly is provided for coupling a device switchboard and the device boards to a mounting structure of the computer system. The tool-free latch also may have a transparent portion for transmitting light from a device status light to interior and exterior areas of the computer system. A non-mechanical switch also may be utilized in conjunction with the tool-free latch assembly to control power to the device boards.