Abstract: An integrated heat sink comprises a plurality of heat sink portions. The integrated heat sink provides efficient transfer of heat from a non-planar surface. In an example configuration two heat sinks are integrated to provide a thermal solution for dual bare die silicon circuits on a common substrate. One of the heat sinks in the integrated heat sink is compressively coupled to an integrated circuit via an integral spring assembly. The spring assembly pushes one of the heat sinks against one of the integrated circuits while allowing the other heat sink to remain positioned against the other integrated circuit. The integrated heat sink compensates for variations in circuit height. The integrated heat sink obviates the need for independent heat sinks for transferring heat from a non-planar surface.

Abstract: An integrated heat sink comprises a plurality of heat sink portions. The integrated heat sink provides efficient transfer of heat from a non-planar surface. In an example configuration two heat sinks are integrated to provide a thermal solution for dual bare die silicon circuits on a common substrate. One of the heat sinks in the integrated heat sink is compressively coupled to an integrated circuit via an integral spring assembly. The spring assembly pushes one of the heat sinks against one of the integrated circuits while allowing the other heat sink to remain positioned against the other integrated circuit. The integrated heat sink compensates for variations in circuit height. The integrated heat sink obviates the need for independent heat sinks for transferring heat from a non-planar surface.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for shielding electromagnetic interference (EMI). A first component and a second component are provided, whereby the two components are integrated in such a way that the second component, although only partially shielding itself, extends the EMI shielding ability of the first component. The second component can be an optical device drive (ODD) that provides only partial shielding when its tray is opened to insert an optical disk. However, because the ODD is integrated with the first component, which can be a gaming console, in such a way that no internal EMI generated by hardware internal to the first component can escape, the second component is used as an integral EMI shield of the first component.

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 housing 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. The cable connector is configured with asymmetrical guideposts to aid in aligning the electronic storage unit for rotational insertion into the console. The electronic storage unit can be readily removed from the console.

Abstract: A system of mounting a heat sink to a processor in a console is provided. The processor is mounted on a first side of a PCB and the heat sink is mounted to the first side of the PCB so as to be in contact with the processor. A plurality of studs are mounted to the heat sink and extend through passageways in the PCB. A spring element is mounted to the studs on the second side of the PCB. A thrust plate is mounted to the spring element so that the spring element can press the thrust plate against the second side of the PCB. The spring element thus provides a force that aids in ensuring the heat sink and the processor are in tight contact. The studs can be attached to a housing via fasteners so the housing supports the heat sink rather than the PCB.

Abstract: A console includes a face plate that is removably mounted to a console body by at least one clip. The face plate includes a power button for turning on the console. The face plate further includes a DVD slot that provides access to a DVD tray and a DVD ejection button mounted on the console body. The face plate may include additional features as desired. The ability to readily remove the face plate allows users to switch between a first face plate with a first set of graphics to a second face plate having a second set of graphics. Thus, a console is provided with increased user customizability.

Abstract: A housing, which may contain a hard disk drive, is configured to removably mount to a recessed surface of a console. The housing 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 housing can be rotatably mounted to the recessed surface. The biased latch arm is retained by a latch arm retainer so that the housing is held in place. A cable connector extends from the bottom of the housing and is configured to connect to a receptor on the console when the housing is installed. When desired, a latch on the housing can be translated where the translation cause the biased latch arm to translate so as to clear the latch arm retainer. Thus the housing can be readily removed from the console. Preferably a portion of the housing extends beyond a wall of the recessed surface so that when installed, the housing alters the profile of the console.

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.