Abstract: A component carrier apparatus is provided that includes a resilient carrier frame operable to provide a component retaining force, a chassis guide member connected to the carrier frame, and a component locating member connected to the carrier frame. The component carrier apparatus may include a height that is less than or equal to the height of a component, and may be coupled to the component without the use of a tool.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a chassis having a guide slot and a printed circuit board placed in guide slot of the chassis. The guide slot includes at least two opposing channels aligned adjacent the printed circuit board with a guide tab formed in one of the opposing channels. A daughter card electrically couples to the printed circuit board when placed in an attached position. The daughter card includes a first edge and a second edge that slides between the opposing channels of the guide slot such that the card aligns to couple to the printed circuit board. The card also includes a first detent formed in either the first edge or the second edge. The first detent releaseably interacts with the guide tab formed in the opposing channels such that the guide tab contacts the first detent when the card is placed in an intermediate position.