Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes aligning a printed circuit board (PCB) and a connector, and dispensing a plurality of layers of an adhesive material, wherein the plurality of layers of the adhesive material form a structure that attaches the PCB and the connector, wherein the plurality of layers of the adhesive material cooperate with the PCB and the connector to define a clearance or a void. The method also includes curing the plurality of layers of the adhesive material to harden the structure.

Abstract: A holder secures a linecard to a chassis. The holder acts as a releasable expansion bolt. To alleviate tolerance requirements for the linecard and/or chassis, the holder secures with minimal additional pressure being applied to force the linecard against the chassis. Rather than screwing a linecard face plate to the chassis card guide, the holder locks the linecard in place without requiring movement of the face plate against the chassis card guide. A gap may remain between the face plate and the chassis, substantially allowing for a desired amount of insertion of electrical connectors without adverse pressure or movement caused by the securing.

Abstract: A holder secures a linecard to a chassis. The holder acts as a releasable expansion bolt. To alleviate tolerance requirements for the linecard and/or chassis, the holder secures with minimal additional pressure being applied to force the linecard against the chassis. Rather than screwing a linecard face plate to the chassis card guide, the holder locks the linecard in place without requiring movement of the face plate against the chassis card guide. A gap may remain between the face plate and the chassis, substantially allowing for a desired amount of insertion of electrical connectors without adverse pressure or movement caused by the securing.