Abstract: A configurable enclosure covers a computer for use in an office setting and can be removed for use of the computer in a rack-mount setting. The enclosure may be constructed using one identical panel in two places. The two panels releasably engage opposite sides of the computer to form a shell assembly. The shell may be taller and wider than the computer to establish air cavities that are in fluid communication with ambient air for cooling purposes. The panels are releasably attached by hooks that engage holes on the computer. Resilient catches secure the panels once the hooks are engaged. The assembly may be placed on its side in a pedestal. Tabs on the back and protrusions on the sides of the assembly secure it in the pedestal. An access panel of the computer may be removed while leaving the panels of the shell assembly attached.

Abstract: A computer having configurable air vents. A louver assembly may be attached to the computer enclosure or removed therefrom so that the enclosure may be adapted to the environment in which it will be used. For a desktop or other office environment, the louver assembly may be attached to the computer enclosure. For an industrial or rack-mount setting, the louver assembly may be removed. The louver assembly may be mounted in a bezel, which itself may be removably attached to the computer enclosure. A catch on the louver assembly engages a corresponding hole or depression in the enclosure or bezel, forming a detent. The holding force of the detent may be overcome by pushing the louver assembly out of the enclosure or bezel by hand, but is sufficiently strong to hold the louver assembly in place during normal operation of the computer.

Abstract: An EMI cover for a media drive housing. The cover includes a conductive surface adapted to cover one end of the housing. Conductive flanges are disposed along the sides of the surface. A first flange hingingly engages the housing. A second flange catchingly engages the housing. Attachment and removal of the cover may be achieved without the use of fasteners or tools. Protrusions disposed along the periphery of the cover enhance EMI blocking characteristics of the cover. A raised section of one of the flanges may extend over a portion of the housing to form an EMI-efficient cable management port.

Abstract: A configurable enclosure covers a computer for use in an office setting and can be removed for use of the computer in a rack-mount setting. The enclosure may be constructing using one identical panel in two places. The two panels releasably engage opposite sides of the computer to form a shell assembly. The shell may be taller and wider than the computer to establish air cavities that are in fluid communication with ambient air for cooling purposes. The panels are releasably attached by hooks that engage holes on the computer. Resilient catches secure the panels once the hooks are engaged. The assembly may be placed on its side in a pedestal. Tabs on the back and protrusions on the sides of the assembly secure it in the pedestal. An access panel of the computer may be removed while leaving the panels of the shell assembly attached.

Abstract: A computer having configurable air vents. A louver assembly may be attached to the computer enclosure or removed therefrom so that the enclosure may be adapted to the environment in which it will be used. For a desktop or other office environment, the louver assembly may be attached to the computer enclosure. For an industrial or rack-mount setting, the louver assembly may be removed. The louver assembly may be mounted in a bezel, which itself may be removably attached to the computer enclosure. A catch on the louver assembly engages a corresponding hole or depression in the enclosure or bezel, forming a detent. The holding force of the detent may be overcome by pushing the louver assembly out of the enclosure or bezel by hand, but is sufficiently strong to hold the louver assembly in place during normal operation of the computer.

Abstract: A computer enclosure has first and second removable access panels. The access panels may be locked shut by securing them both to a chassis at a single point with a locking device. When the locking device is removed, each access panel may be opened and removed independently of the other access panel. The first removable access panel has a first locking tab. The second removable access panel has a second locking tab. The first and second locking tabs do not overlap one another. When the first and second removable access panels are mounted to the chassis, the chassis restrains the first and second removable access panels from movement in first and second orthogonal directions. When the locking device is in place, the locking device restrains the first and second removable access panels from movement in a third orthogonal direction by securing the first and second locking tabs to the chassis.

Abstract: Two opposing connector catches are disposed on resilient stems at the bottom of a circuit board retainer. A frame is disposed between the catches. The frame fits around the profile of a connector. The catches slip over the ends of the connector and engage shoulders on the ends of the connector. Opposing upright members are coupled to the frame and the catches. A circuit board is lowered between the upright members. Two opposing board catches on the upright members engage corresponding notches formed in the circuit board. To disassemble the circuit board from the retainer, the upright members are bent away from one another to disengage the board catches from the notches. To disassemble the retainer from the connector, the upright members are bent toward one another to disengage the connector catches from the shoulders.

Abstract: A power supply cover that snaps into place inside a computer or workstation electronic assembly, secured to the outer walls of the electronic assembly, covering and securing a power supply board in place. The power supply cover provides safety from dangerous power supply voltages. The power supply cover includes a baffled, external speaker pocket that houses a speaker for the computer or workstation electronic assembly. The power supply cover also houses an internal fan that securely snaps in under the power supply cover. The position of the fan and the power supply cover's perforated walls direct the correct amount of air flow over the power supply board, the system board and the disk drives to permit proper heat dissipation of electronics. The power supply cover also provides structural support for heavy equipment that may be stacked on the electronic assembly, such as a monitor.