Abstract: A mounting apparatus for disk drive devices includes a bracket (30), an operation member (50), and a pair of rails (70). The bracket has a first sidewall (34) and a second sidewall (36) each defining a first retaining hole (342, 362) and a second retaining hole (346, 366). The second sidewall has a protrusion (42). The operation member is slidably mounted on the second sidewall. A hook (66) is formed on the operation member corresponding to the protrusion of the bracket. Each rail protrudes two locating posts (74) corresponding to the first and second retaining holes. In assembly, the operation member is in a holding position in which the locating posts of the rails are retained in the corresponding first and second retaining holes and the hook clasps the protrusion. In disassembly, the operation member is in a released position, and the hook is released from the protrusion.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device (10) to a chassis (20), includes a drive bracket (30), a support bracket (40) received in the drive bracket and a latch (50) attached to a side wall (34) of the drive bracket. A plurality of slots (341, 342) is defined in both side walls of the drive bracket. Each slot communicates with an upper edge of the side wall via an entry. The support bracket includes a base (42) and a pair of side plates (44) for receiving the data storage device therebetween. A plurality of pins (442) extends outwardly from the side plates for slideably engaging in the slots of the drive bracket. The latch has a main body (51) and a resilient fastening portion (53). The fastening portion removably engages with the corresponding pin therefore securing the data storage device in the drive bracket.