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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2004
John Lee Colbert, Byron, MN (US);
Roger Duane Hamilton, Rochester, MN (US);
Arvind Kumar Sinha, Rochester, MN (US);
John Lee Colbert, Byron, MN (US);
Roger Duane Hamilton, Rochester, MN (US);
Arvind Kumar Sinha, Rochester, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
An apparatus adapted for use in a field replacement unit that is to be coupled to an electronic module. Included in the apparatus are a cover assembly; a biasing assembly disposed within the cover assembly; and, an aligning and coupling mechanism retained in the cover assembly in juxtaposed relation with the biasing assembly for mounting an interposer assembly in a manner, whereby the interposer assembly is generally self-aligned along in-plane axes with respect to the cover assembly for subsequent coupling to an electronic module. A method for use of the apparatus is disclosed.