Abstract: Devices and methods include a component module configured for installation into a server. The component module includes a frame configured for installation in an installation direction. A component platform is movably coupled to the frame and movable between interfaced and decoupled positions. In one example, a component actuator arm extends between first and second actuator ends. A hinge rotatably couples the component actuator arm to the frame and is remote from the first actuator end, and the component actuator arm is rotatably coupled to the component platform at a joint, wherein the component actuator arm is movable between a decoupled configuration and an interfaced configuration. In the decoupled configuration, the component platform is in the decoupled position and recessed relative to the interfaced position.

Abstract: A computer having a motherboard moused in a chassis having a bottom panel and a rear panel perpendicular to the bottom panel. The rear panel has a cutout therein. The motherboard is secured to the chassis in parallel with the bottom panel. The motherboard has a socket, such as a single in-line memory module (SIMM) socket. The I/O riser card is mounted in the socket perpendicular to the motherboard. An I/O riser card has connectors such as Standard 9 pin D-Sub, 25 pin D-Sub, Keyboard/Mouse Mini DIN, SCSI 2, wide SCSI and Pin Connectors mounted on the I/O riser. The connectors are mounted perpendicular to the I/O riser card such that the connectors are aligned with the cutout in the rear panel. The connectors are grounded to the chassis with an electromagnetic interference (EMI) gasket contoured to the cutout.

Abstract: A module support bracket that can support an electronic card plugged into a computer chassis. The bracket being constructed as a strip that has a first end with a pair of deflectable tabs adapted to be inserted into a first opening located in the front side of the chassis. The strip also has a second end constructed as a flat rectangular tongue adapted to be inserted into a second opening located in the back side of the chassis. After the electronic card is plugged into the chassis, the second end of the strip is inserted into the second opening. The first end is then inserted into the first opening to attach the strip to the chassis. The strip is also attached to the card, whereby the card becomes structurally coupled to the chassis.