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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 20, 2005
Kai NG, San Jose, CA (US);
Guillermo Andres, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Kai Ng, San Jose, CA (US);
Guillermo Andres, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A front panel that can be removed from and installed onto a computer hardware chassis. A computer system housing includes a chassis and a removable front panel that is removably connectable to the chassis. The chassis includes a first locking mechanism, a first structure for engaging and releasing the first locking mechanism, a second locking mechanism and a second structure for engaging and releasing the second locking mechanism. The front panel includes a first mating portion for receipt at the first locking mechanism, wherein the first mating portion is removably engaged with the first locking mechanism, and a second mating portion for receipt at the second locking mechanism, wherein the second mating portion is removably engaged with the second locking mechanism.