Abstract: An improved apparatus for coupling a tiltable computer display to a base unit for controlling the viewing angle of the display. The improved apparatus includes a mounting area formed integrally along one edge of the computer display, the mounting area including a first electrical connector coupled to the display and a plurality of support apertures. A support flange is pivotally mounted to the base unit with a plurality of brackets. The support flange includes a second electrical connector for interfacing with the first electrical connector for electrically connecting the display to the base unit. The support flange also includes a plurality of support posts for engaging the support apertures. The apparatus also includes a device coupled between the support flange and the plurality of brackets for controlling the angular relationship if the support flange with respect to the base unit.

Abstract: A computer base unit has a keyboard and computer peripherals. A removable workslate, capable of stand-along operation and containing a digitizer display, computer and rechargeable power supply attaches to the base unit through an interlocking connector that holds the workslate in a tilted position and connects the base unit and its peripherals to the workslate computer. The base unit and workslate comprise housings are constructed of a composite comprising layers of woven, resin impregnated fibers and a layer of electromagnetic shielding.