Abstract: A computer system is described herein. An embodiment of the computer system comprises a first portion comprising a keyboard and a second portion comprising a display. A light source is affixed to the computer, wherein the light source is maintainable in at least a first position and a second position. When the light source is in the first position, light emitted by the light source illuminates the keyboard, and when the light source is in the second position, light emitted by the light source illuminates a spatial region occupied by a user of the computer.

Abstract: An illuminated latch apparatus is provided. The illuminated latch apparatus can include a latch member 100 with at least one surface 110 having a channel 120 formed therein. A light guide 200 having a first end 210 and a second end 220 can be at least partially disposed within the channel 120. A light source 310 can be disposed proximate the first end 210 of the light guide 200.

Abstract: In some embodiments, computing device includes an outer housing having a bottom surface, and a leakage current dissipation device mounted to the bottom surface, the leakage current dissipation device being configured to dissipate leakage current generated by the computing device into a surface on which the computing device is supported.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an ejection mechanism for ejecting a removable module from a piece of equipment includes a two-part ejection lever including a first lever portion that is snap fit to a second lever portion, wherein the first lever portion can separate from the second portion when a user pulls on the ejection lever in an attempt to eject the removable module when the module has been locked within the equipment.

Abstract: A computing device including a printed circuit board. A docking port coupled to the printed circuit board. Wherein the docking port can receive a docking connector that either passes through an aperture in the printed circuit board or passes by the edge of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A heat sink of a computing system includes a base and a shield associated with a component. The base is to mount to the computing system, and the shield is to be coupled to the base.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a pivotable input pad for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a keyboard and a first pointing device positioned adjacent to the keyboard. Additionally, an input pad is positioned proximate to the keyboard and configured to pivot towards two opposite sides. Based on pivot movement of the input pad, a selection operation associated with the first pointing device may be executed.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a key including a primary dome, a plurality of second domes, and a first layer. The primary dome is to compress a switch if the primary dome collapses. The first layer is over the primary and secondary domes. The first layer collapses the primary dome and does not engage the secondary domes, if the first layer is pressed substantially levelly or parallel to the rest position.

Abstract: A keyboard comprising a keyboard module, a support plate and at least one screw nut attached to the support plate.

Abstract: A carrier is mountable to a component, and includes first tabs and second tabs. Clips and a latch are associated with a compartment of a computing system. The clips are to receive the first tabs, and the latch is to receive the second tabs, to isolate the carrier from movement in three dimensions.

Abstract: An adjustable keyboard light including a light module that includes an internal light source, a retaining member that retains the light module in an initial closed position, and a release button that releases the light module such that the module can pivot outwardly to one of multiple open positions, the light module having a different orientation at each open position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a removable input device and assembly thereof. According to one embodiment, the assembly includes a base frame having a cavity for receiving the input device. A movable attachment member is formed on the base frame for facilitating attachment of a display device with the assembly. Furthermore, the input device is configured to removably attach to and from the base frame.

Abstract: A carrier is mountable to a component, and includes first tabs and second tabs. Clips and a latch are associated with a compartment of a computing system. The clips are to receive the first tabs, and the latch is to receive the second tabs, to isolate the carrier from movement in three dimensions.

Abstract: A system comprises a circuit board, a pair of electrically-conductive board contacts mounted on the circuit board, and a connector assembly coupled to the board and adapted to receive an electrical component. The connector assembly has a pair of deflectable arms. Each deflectable arm comprises a conductive arm contact. Inserting the electrical component into the connector causes the deflectable arms to be deflected from a resting position and away from said electrical component thereby preventing the board contacts from electrically contacting the arm contacts. When the electrical component is fully seated in the connector, the deflectable arms revert back to the resting positioning thereby causing the arm contacts to electrically contact the board contacts.

Abstract: A display for a notebook computer can include a display panel and a frame configured to house the display panel. The frame can have a one-piece construction from a rear surface of the frame to a front surface of the frame. A method of making a display for a notebook computer is also provided. The method can include the steps of providing a frame and inserting a display panel into the frame. The frame can have a one-piece construction from a rear surface of the frame to a front surface of the frame.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, the electronic device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a mounting point. The computer system also includes a chassis having a mounting post. The mounting point and the mounting post are flexibly connected.

Abstract: A computing device and method have a thermal module (60, 161, 460) in a bay (54, 354) for a component so as to occupy space otherwise occupied by the component.

Abstract: A method that comprises extruding material through a die to produce a notebook computer chassis having multiple sides that encapsulate a volume.

Abstract: To attach a first part of a computing device to a second part of a computing device a clutch 105 can be used. The clutch can include a first side 113 and a second side 114. The clutch can attach to a first part of the computing device. A shaft 110 can extend from the clutch on the first side. A mounting bracket 120 can attach the shaft to the second part of the computing device.