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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2006
Jeffery M. Reents, Carnation, WA (US);
Prakash R. Stirret, Bellevue, WA (US);
Jeffery M. Reents, Carnation, WA (US);
Prakash R. Stirret, Bellevue, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Remond, WA (US);
Abstract
An electronic storage unit, which may contain a hard disk drive, is configured to removably mount to a recessed surface of a console. The electronic storage unit includes a lip and a biased latch arm so that the lip can be inserted into a corresponding feature in the recessed surface and the electronic storage unit can be rotatably mounted to the recessed surface. A cable connector extends from the bottom of the electronic storage unit and is configured to connect to a receptor on the console when the electronic storage unit is installed. A flexible seal is located within the module and surrounding the cable connector to allow for the cable connector to float within the assembly in order to allow for radial insertion into the console. The electronic storage unit can be readily removed from the console.