Abstract: A computing system may include a base portion to receive one or more first batteries, and a tablet portion having one or more electronic components and the tablet portion to receive one or more second batteries. The tablet portion may be configured to be coupled to and detached from the base portion. The computing system may also include circuitry to control a supply of voltage to one or more electronic components of the tablet portion from one or more first batteries at the base portion and from one or more second batteries at the tablet portion.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include means for establishing a first electrical connection between a first base and a lid portion; and means for establishing a second electrical connection between a second base and the lid portion. The lid portion is removably coupled to a selected one of the first base and the second base.

Abstract: A computing system may include a base portion to receive one or more first batteries, and a tablet portion having one or more electronic components and the tablet portion to receive one or more second batteries. The tablet portion may be configured to be coupled to and detached from the base portion. The computing system may also include circuitry to control a supply of voltage to one or more electronic components of the tablet portion from one or more first batteries at the base portion and from one or more second batteries at the tablet portion.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include means for establishing a first electrical connection between a first base and a lid portion; and means for establishing a second electrical connection between a second base and the lid portion. The lid portion is removably coupled to a selected one of the first base and the second base.

Abstract: The invention includes a peripheral charging system for a computer. The peripheral charging system comprises a retention mechanism configured to retain a peripheral having a battery, the retention mechanism comprising a charging mechanism, and a system battery electrically connected to the charging mechanism. When the peripheral is retained by the retention mechanism, the peripheral contacts the charging mechanism of the retention mechanism to charge the peripheral battery. The invention also comprises a method for charging a peripheral for a mobile computing device. The method comprises retaining the peripheral in a retention mechanism of the mobile computing device, and charging a battery of the peripheral device from a battery of the mobile computing device. The retention mechanism of the mobile computing device includes a charging mechanism configured to supply charge to a charging mechanism of the peripheral.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system is disclosed. The system includes a chassis including a plurality of hardware components and a system board having a central processing unit (CPU). The system board is adaptable to be mounted with common interface features within the chassis with the CPU facing the bottom of the chassis or with the CPU facing away from the bottom of the chassis. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a method, apparatus and computer system are described for independently updating a storage device of a computer system. The apparatus includes a bus conversion module or dedicated connector coupled to a multiplexer, wherein the multiplexer is coupled to a primary storage. In embodiments, the information in the primary storage device is updated with the information from a secondary storage coupled via the bus conversion module or dedicated connector. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A system board is to be designed as a standardized system board so that it can be used either in a mobile computer system or in a non-mobile computer system. In some embodiments, the system board may be fundamentally designed for the mobile computer system. Some reconfiguration may be performed to use the system board in the non-mobile computer system.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system is disclosed. The system includes a power supply a printed circuit board (PCB).

Abstract: A device and system are disclosed. In one embodiment the device comprises a primary display unit, a base unit coupled to the primary display unit, and a touch-sensitive secondary display unit, coupled to the base unit, operable to receive input from a user and display information for the user.

Abstract: A technique includes receiving a command packet over a radio frequency communication link and determining whether additional processing of the command packet is needed. Based on the determination, the technique includes selectively communicating an indication of the command packet over an infrared communication link and communicating an indication of the command packet over the radio frequency communication link.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an integrated circuit socket has a power buss bar connector.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for using a microcontroller of an extended mobile access device to retrieve diagnostic data from a mobile computing system. In one embodiment, the device retrieves diagnostic data from a mobile computing system while the mobile computing system is in a closed-lid state. Other embodiments include retrieving diagnostic data while the mobile computing system is in an unbootable state or a power-off state. The diagnostic data and/or derivatives of the diagnostic data can be sent to a display of the device as well as sent to a network interface for transmission to a remote service center.